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The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v312000 (air bags); however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
When driving about 45 or 60 mph the steering wheel shakes real bad an vibrates feels like i got a flat tire or feels like i'm gonna have a tire come off when i bought italso consumes a lot of gas ust to get real good gas mileage but now not so good juust to fill up twice a week but now sometimes 3 to 5 timeswhich is weird didn't know i had a recall warranty i have had to replace a lot of things especially in the emissions part for car bought newfuel line solenoids , purge solenoid, now it says i need a new valve vent solenoid. There is a vacuum leak other than that runs good doesn't over heator break unless i needed to but uses a lot of ga shakes real bad i don't wanna drivemorethan 70 mph all the tires are at 41 psi
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v285000 (air bags). The part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v312000 (air bag) however, the part to do repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v312000 (air bags); however, the part needed to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v312000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. The contact stated that the recall notice for nhtsa campaign number 14v312000 (air bag) was received on april 2, 2015. After contacting the dealer the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be provided. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. The contact stated that while entering and exiting the vehicle, the air bag cover would detach without warning. The contact called passport toyota (5001 auth way, camp springs, md 20746, (301) 899-6000) however, the vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.
The spiral cable in the steering wheel failed and caused the air bag system to fail.
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v285000 (air bags). The part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
We were notified effective july 2014 to not have passengers in the front seat due to faulty air bags. Due to the size and makeup of our family, this makes our vehicle unusable for the purpose for which it was purchased. It has been 7 months since we first became aware of the problem. We have had to borrow or rent cars while we wait for this to be replaced. This vehicle is our only vehicle with towing capacity. When can we expect remedy? i'm sure there are families in more dire straits than us.
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v312000 (air bags); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The vin was not available.
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. The contact received a notice for nhtsa campaign number: 14v312000 (air bags) and stated that the parts needed were unavailable. The contact stated that the dealer was uncertain when the parts would become available to service the vehicle under the recall. The manufacturer was notified, but did not know when the parts would become available. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v285000 (air bags) however, the parts for the repair were unavailable. The contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that there was a warning light illuminated however, was unsure if the warning light referenced the air bags. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Eerily similar to odi case id number 10101730 our 2003 toyota sequoia sr5 4wd with the factory gy option for dr/pass curtain & side airbags was involved in a broadside collision in the drivers front side door causing the sequoia to roll-over twice and none of the airbags in the vehicle deployed.the sequoia was traveling at 35 mph having just exited an active school zone and was hit perpendicularly by a passenger car at unknown high speed from a disregarded stop-signed cross street.the sequoia was tripped by a close by curb, being in a residential neighborhood, and rolled twice before being stopped by impacting a nearby residential privacy fence on the corner.despite the forward impact into the privacy fence, the side impact of the other vehicle into the door, and the subsequent 2 rolls over, none of the airbags deployed; neither driver or passenger front airbags nor neither the drivers side nor passenger side curtain airbags. Fortunately the driver and the two small children buckled in the back were not seriously injured due to the sturdiness of the sequoia itself.back and neck soreness, a couple stitches in my hand and multiple other minor glass cuts for me and multiple minor glass cuts and a sprained wrist in my 8 year old daughter.my 7 year old son was virtually unscathed.toyota dealer has been contacted and sufficient time has not passed to gauge their response.toyota itself has no facility on their website for reporting such incidents.
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. The contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v655000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was not available. The contact felt the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time. The manufacturer was mad aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v285000 (air bags); however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
I have a notice for revision "safety recall dsf". The recall says i need to bring in for air bag replacment for passanger front seats. So august 31,2015 i took my sequoia to toyota of knoxville tn. Off of parkside dr.it was looked over and i was told they needed to order parts and i would be called for the repairs once the parts came in to schedule an appointment. It is now may 23,2016 and i have not been contacted for repairs to be completed.also the trac control button stopped working and lights on the dash. Was there a recal for this also?
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. The contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v655000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
My truck was involved in a crash at approx 55 mph truck hit center median wall head on, driver side air bag never deployed. Passenger side did deploy. Passenger side was part of recall that was inspected and corrected.
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. The contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 14v655000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The dealer stated that the parts were not available for repair. The manufacturer stated that an estimated time frame for the recall repair was unavailable and advised the contact not to allow a passenger to occupy the front passenger seat until the repair was performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v312000 (air bags) however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v286000 (air bags) however the part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. The contact stated that the vsc skid control warning light, abs warning light, and service stability traction control warning light randomly kept illuminating. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who reflashed the ecu, but the failure recurred. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer several times and they did not address the recall repair since mid 2008 to 2015. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer for further inspection and diagnostic testing. The vehicle was also included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v286000 (air bags) and was waiting for the part from the dealer to receive the recall repair appointment. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 89,000.
I have given by vehicle information to springfield va. Toyota in september 2019.for urgent safety recall. They supposed to call me but, till to-day nothing.i call toyota woodbridge, va but, they are not cooperating.please help me out.
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v350000 (air bags); however, the part needed to remedy the vehicle was unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. While the vehicle was parked, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v312000 (air bags); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 116,000. The vin was not available.
Received another recall notice on this 2003 toyota sequoia.this time there is a warning that the airbags could propel fragments toward occupants owing to improperly manufactured propellant charges.there is no warning light nor mitigation procedure offered.toyota does not state if the vehicle is safe to operate nor do they comment on the stability of the charges or if spontaneous inflation risks have increased.no guidance is forthcoming from toyota expect wait for further instructions.
No incident or accident this is regards to a recall notice for the airbag inflator module.i received the notice to have this part replaced but i was told by toyota that the part is not available in my region.so i have a part that is a safety problem and toyota can not get the part to replace it.helpful.no date given as to when available.helpful
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v312000 (air bags); however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
I received a d3f recall notice from toyotain the spring.i contacted the dealer about having the repair made and was told as late as july 31, the replacement part was not available. Recently the e04 recall notice was sent out, along with millions of other recall notices, for the same part.my car was not included in the eo4 recall notice.however the eo4 recall notice superseded my recall notice, so i have been informed that all of the cars covered under the eo4 notice will receive the replacement part that i have been waiting for before my car, because of the severity of the issue associated with the eo4 notice.however, the d3f notice had the following wording "in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking and potentially seriously injuring the passenger seat occupant or other occupants."this seems to be pretty much the same issue as the eo4 notice. In addition, because i'm not covered under the eo4 notice, the dealership will not even deactivate my passenger side airbag.they just suggest that i might not want to let anyone ride in my front passenger seat until they get the replacement part for my car - which will most likely be years!this is an unreasonable expectation.if they are unable to get the replacement part from the original manufacturer, they need to find an alternate source and seek remedial action after they have corrected the safety issues in the cars they have sold.regardless of who manufactured the faulty part, toyota has a corporate responsibility to safeguard the people who buy their products from harm due to their product - not suggest that they "suck it up" and make everyone ride in the back for an unspecified amount of time.
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. The contact stated that the recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 14v312000 (air bags) was received in january of 2015. After contacting the dealer and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be provided. The contact had not experienced a failure.
As i came ro stop auto then pressed the accelerator the auto acted as if it didnt want to move but started out slow . This occured everytime i stopped and pressed to accell the auto. The auto was in motion , during turning.
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v285000 (air bags) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer was contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the contacts vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact was not experiencing a failure.ma 10/25/15
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v655000 (air bags). However, the part needed to do there repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Takata recall. Recall states that vehicle will be repaired at no cost to consumer, dealership will not give me ride home or loaner and states that it is a 4.5 hour job but i must leave all day. Toyota of north america has failed to provide remedy! this is the 3rd time the vehicle has been recalled for this problem.
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. The contact stated that the recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 14v312000 (air bags) was received in june of 2014. After contacting the dealer and manufacturer on several occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed to remedy the defect were still not available. An estimated time to receiving the parts could not be given. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Received notice of recall in 2013 for possible defective airbag. Brought car in and was told parts where not available. Received second notice that air bag was recalled and warning not to allow passengers in front seat. Contacted dealer numerous times since and informed air bag part not available. This is unbelievable i can't use my suv as intended. I could possibly face a tort action suit if i allow a person to sit in the front seat knowing it is possibly lethal. I am hindered from selling my vehicle as i feel i am obligated to tell potential buyers that their is a recall for a defective airbag that could possibly kill a passenger. I want this fixed.
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v286000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Part distribution disconnect.
During a 40 mph front passenger side impact, the side air bags did not deploy. Vehicle was towed.dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
Wire that goes into wiring connection to a/c fan motor is on side near bottom of motor and is exposed to excess wear when feet are placed in foot well as toe-end of shoes can contact/wear against the wires. The wiring also has to go through a sharp 180 degree turn to enter connection. Insulation on wiring failed and conductors shorted, partially melting the connector and produce an acrid smell. Fuse did not open. Wiring and/or connector must be replaced.
In 2007, took my 2003 sequoia to the dealer because the vsc lights came on.the dealer replaced the oxygen sensor. Now a year later, the vsc lights came on again.i have now have been told that the skid control computer needs to be replaced at a cost of $1650.
The vsc trac light has been on (showing it is off), along with the check engine light.occasionally the brake light comes on too while driving.today the abs light came on.the only code that is coming up is for a weak o2 sensor.
My complaint is the abs/trac light stays on continuously. We had no prior warning of this incident even though we had taken our vehicle to the toyota dealership before with the trac light staying on all the time while the vehicle was still under warranty. Now our vehicle is out of warranty and this problem has occurred. Our dealership inspected our vehicle and found that the abs skid control was malfunctioning. After doing a lot of research on this ecu and getting an unfair price from the dealership ($1,600.00) to correct the problem we saw there have been several issues with this same problem on the same make and model as our vehicle. Parts can only be found through the dealership thus we are at the mercy of the dealerships. Several of the issues have all happened after the warranties have expired, but within the powertrain warranty. I feel toyota should look at this problem closely, we should not be replacing this part after 4 years of service. Thanks for you time and all your help will be greatly appreciated.
The car was being driven when all of a sudden the engine light came on, abs light came on, the vsc lights came on, all on my 2003 toyota sequoia limited. After parking the car for work, when i left work, the car stalled like it did not want to start. When i got to a stop light the car hesitated to move while i was in the middle of the road.after researching the issue online it turns out that there are numerous complaints on the ecu of the year, make and model of car. I also read that an ecu unit caused a fire, and has caused numerous accidents and safety issues. The unit controls the abs, throttle, and other important features of the car where the unit takes control of the brake and engine, disabling the driver to be in control of the vehicle.the care was taken to the dealership for diagnostic testing and the ecu information was given to the dealership. The dealership kept the car 2 days trying to avoid changing the unit because the cost was 1800.00 at the dealers cost. So they finally said that t was not the ecu but a part that is related and this is not covered under warranty, and issued costs in excess of 2500.00. The dealership refuses to cover the parts and labor under the 8 year 80,000 mile warranty.the car only has 56,000 miles on it and it is driven for less than a mile a day. This is too much to pay for a part that toyota knows was faulty and several complaints have been made. It will cause a major safety issue and someone needs to intervene to prevent a death to a family, especially since the car is marketed for families with children.
Vsc/trac lights comes on when taking right hand turns causing complete power loss of vehicle or anti-lock brakes to grind vehicle to a halt.had a very serious near miss accident when turning at intersection.vehicle shut down and car behind me nearly rear ended me. I have located 3 tsb's related to this very serious safety issue. Entire computer module needs to be replaced at a cost of 1500.00 to me. Dealer says warranty expired and refuses to accept blame for faulty part.
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. While driving at 10 mph, the vehicle began to shake and the vsc and trac lights illuminated. The shaking stopped after five second but the lights stayed on. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership twice; on the first visit, the dealer turned off the lights and on the second visit, the dealer stated that the translate computer assembly needed to be replaced. The failure mileage was approximately 10,300. The current mileage was approximately 98,000.
I was drivingon the interstate at 75 mph and the 2003 toyota sequoia just cut completely off , no power at all.i was in the left hand lane, and it was with my family; wife , 5 and 7 year oldchild, and it was all i could do to merge to the right to get out of speeding traffic and on o the emergency lane.i tookthecar to the toyota dealership, and they checked the trouble codes, and determined it was the vsc ecu computer that controlledthe skid control, but could not replace it because the part was not failing at that point.two days later i was again driving down the expressway at 70 mph, andthe car cut off again , no power at all,and again i almost caused an accident, trying to get off the road.i had to towthecar to the dealership , as it would nt start this time , and i was told it was the vsc ecu, and would not be covered under the drivetrain warranty, it would cost me $1100 to replace.this seems to be a common problem with sequoia owners and is a definite safety problem.i am very lucky i was not involved in an accident both times when thecar just cut off traveling down the highway!
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. The contact was driving at 45 mph, the vehicle stability control warning light, anti lock brake warning light, and the traction control warning light illuminated simultaneously. In addition, there was an unusual noise coming from the brakes. The contact had not spoken with the dealer or the manufacturer regarding repairs or a diagnostic of the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The current and failure mileages were 155,000.
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia.the contact stated that the abs light illuminated on the instrument panel.the vehicle was taken to a dealer, who stated that the computer system failed.the vehicle has not been repaired.the current mileage is 65,800 and failure mileage was 40,000.
Toyota sequoia - consistent failure of the traction control system while driving. This issue has been addressed by the dealer multiple times to no successful repair. We also have had significant issues with the rear window seals leaking and causing the window motor to fail.
Toyota has a widespread problem with their vsc system. My dealer wants $1800 to fix what toyota knows is a huge widespread problem for toyota tundra/sequoia. This is ridiculous and toyota needs to replace the vsc computer and engine control computer (ecc) for free. What a bunch of non-sense!
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. While driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate when depressing the accelerator pedal. The speed control, vcs, traction control, and sas warning indicators remained illuminated. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to several dealers, but no failure could be found. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that a malfunction of the ecu tracking device failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v176000 (electronic stability control, traction control system). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 224,000.
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia.while driving 65 mph, the vehicle skid control light and check engine light illuminated.as of november 16, 2007, the dealer had not inspected the vehicle.the contact felt that the electrical system caused the failure.the current and failure mileages were 25,869.
2003 toyota sequoia,vsc and abs lights came on and off several times @ 20k miles and now @ 80k miles. First time @ 20 k miles, dealer didn't find any problem so they said i might forget to tighten the gas cap...but now after 5 years, the vsc and abs light started popping up again when i was driving 60 mile/hour, i have brought the ca to dealer and this time they have charged me almost $ 500 to get these lights came off including a series of unnecessary parts replacing and tune up. Less than one month, these lights - vsc and abs came on again, brought back to dealer, they said it failed for another code which require another $ 500 to get it fixed. I was frustrated so i took the car back home, but i still feel unsafe when driving it. I think toyota should consider this issue and recall since so many customers have reported a similar issue - vsc and abs light intermittent issue.
Upon normal driving the vehicle would not accelerate accurately and quickly enough after making a left turn. The vehicle would also randomly illuminate 3 indicator lights when the brake pedal is depressed. The 3 indicators are brake, trac off, vsc off. Before these lights illuminate the vehicle's brake pedal would become very hard to press causing the brake pedal to require much more force applied to it thus causing a decrease in stopping distance which is a very serious safety issue.
This is a complaint to nhsta regarding vsc/abs skid control ecu failure within a 2003 toyota sequoia. This issue occurred around 60,000 miles and, unfortunately, the dealer claims no responsibility for this, nor will they cover/repair the part, although numerous complaints have already been made by other sequoia owners about this same issue. I have spoken to the dealer numerous times about this issue previously, and they said that it was nothing to worry about. It seems rather unfair to foot a bill of $2500 for a part that failed due to toyota and not me, the consumer.
The vsc & vsc trac has failed twice on this vehicle with costly repairs, the dealer was of no help withthis situation the interior door handle snapped on thiscar.
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia.the contact stated that the abs/dsc warning light intermittently illuminated on the instrument panel.the dealer assured the contact that the issue was nothing to worry about and was not a big deal.the issue was later discovered to be a communication error between the skid control and the ecm.the service dealer stated that the ecm should be replaced; however, the steering angle on the vehicle was also off and a re-calibration was performed.afterwards, while driving between 30-40 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal and heard a loud thumping noise.she felt vibrations coming from the brake pedal.while slowing down and switching from braking to acceleration, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate and coasted momentarily until reaching full acceleration.the failure mileage was 83,106 and current mileage was 99,000.
Vehicle skid control (vsc)continues to fail, taken the sequoia to toyota several time and the reset or change the vsc module. Toyota knows this is a problem on all sequoias but don't appear to interested in fixing it.
The vehicle skid control and traction control light came on intermittently and caused the vehicle to lose rpm's and had no throttle response. The indicator lightsflickered and the rpm's dropped and there was no control with the acceleration. Provide further details.
I purchased a 2003 toyota sequoia in november 2007.it has been at the dealer for the same problem 5 times.they just had a "rep" to come to this location to test the vehicle and they cannot find the problem.this problem has caused me to almost get in an accident as well as my wife.the skid control light will flash after making a turn (under normal conditions, going very slow) and the vehicle will not allow you to accelerate for 2 to 3 seconds. This problem occurs intermittently.it may go a week or 2 without occurring (depending on how much it is driven), and then the problem will surface.they replaced the main computer module, but the bottom line is that the problem still exist and this could become a serious matter for my family.it is not my fault that the problem does not occur when the dealership checks it or that an error code does not show up.the problem is there and something should be done about this.
We had intermittent off/on of interior lights while driving, but only during left turns. There was no (important) "door ajar" alert which normally would present as a red icon warning on the dash, there was no warning light. I worked as a mech. Engineer and tested all doors for "play", how tight the door closed. The right front passenger door was loose. I opened the door, checked if the seatbelt was shut-in with the door but all was normal. I wiggled the latch which is screwed in by 2 large star/allen screws. That was it, it was very loose, it took 5 turns to tighten each one. I checked the other doors, all were just fine.the door would have opened if this latch came all the way out, even belted in, a person could be injured.
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. While driving at 35 mph, the alarm horn failed to activate when depressed. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where it was diagnosed, but the failure was not determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was 147,000.
A few months after we purchased the vehicle in december 2004 we noticed that the traction lights are coming on periodically. We took the car to toyota service to check the issue and been charged hundreds of dollars for diagnosis and sensor replacement. However the problem was not solved and even got worst: the traction and brake lights were continuously on now. In 2010 we received a notice about a recall with regard to the above issue and brought the car to toyota dealership located at 4248 morse rd., columbus, oh 43230. The car was serviced but a few hours afterwards all the lights were on again. When we returned to the same dealership with the same complaint we were told that the recall was on the vehicle computer adjustment, which was done, and that and any additional services will be charged in full. We looked up the recall document and realized that it is clearly specified under remedy that: if the reflash cannot be completed on a particular vehicle, the ecu will be replaced with a new one. This service will be performed free of charge. Since the manufacturer dealership is refusing to comply with the recall requirements we would like to bring the issue to your attention and seek your intervention.
I purchased this vehicle in 2007 with 43,000 miles. Since then i have driven 30,000 miles in 4 years. When i first pick this car it looked great. The day i picked it up it had a dent in the back, and the dvd player didnt work and was replaced.there was a water leak that toyota had to repair and remove an odor associated with it. Later, i brought it in to have my gas tank level indicator repaired but was told that it was time consuming andbasically was advised that the dashboard had to be taken out so, i didnt get it done. I replaced my battery, constantly had my oil changed, as the paint started to peel on my left front fender. Tie rods were replaced that had broken, which was covered by the platinum coverage that i purchased for 1000.00. Ive had a vsc logic relay replaced and trim repaired that was lifting off. Now my coverage on the platinum plan was over 4-10-2010on the 17th of august my rear window would not go down, about three days later the brake light came on.on the 19th the 4 wheel drive control initiated and when its initiated to go off the center will continue to be engaged, blinking. Even till today when the vehicle is started up you have to dis-engage the 4 wheel drive. So i took it to toyota . Thats when this final horror began.i had my oil changed (sunday), and the next day (monday) i took it back for service.after they ran a diagnostic trend heres what i was told: the rear window motor was bad and needed replacing even though they know of the problems associated with the rear windows. 690.00 master cylinder assembly.1165.00 ccnter differential.2134.00 serpentine belt and tensioner.492.00
Dt: brake system will grab and throw car into skid, but parts are failing intermittently. The switch on the dashboard does not shut it off.consumerhad no control of vehicle. It has beenin therepair shop, and found out steering angle sensor was bad, and replaced it.also, computer was defective.the vehicle's computer was replaced also. The technician could not confirm what failed first, why either failed, or why he could not find any trouble over one year ago, when consumer noticed blinding lights on the dashboard. The consumer feels that this is a safety hazard because driversdo not have control over this active 4 wheel drive system. Also the dash control will not shut off vsc (vehicle skid control), nor any other fuse, switch, wire, or other vsc's.*sb
2003 toyota sequoia - almost crashed when a malfunction with the vehicle skid control ecu occurred.caused car to lose power, brake fluttered and made grinding noise, and alarm sounded in cabin of car.trac off and vsc trac lights came on.thousand oaks toyota (ca) pulled codes c1203 and c1231.quote for repair = $2100.00 (to replace trans late ecu and skid control ecu).unfortunately, i have 41k miles on it and warranty ended at 36k (36 months was up in december of last year).many reports of same problem in sequoias on various websites.toyota is refusing to pay for repairs.car has not been repaired at this time.
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. While driving atapproximate speeds of 65-75 mph, the trac off and brake warning lights were illuminated on the dashboard. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer advised there were no recalls for her vehicle. The failure persisted intermittently. The approximate failure mileage was 15,000 and the current mileage was 20,000.
One day the vsc trac, vsc off, brake, abs lights all came on the dash, shortly after this happened we received a recall notice in the mail stating this exact problem. So i made an appointment at our local toyota dealership for them to look at it and fix. The first time i dropped it off for the day they called after and said the machine to test the vehicle was down, and that it would be a day or two before it was repaired, well i needed my vehicle so i went a picked it up. About a month later i made another appointment and returned to the dealership where they finally tested my vehicle and proceeded to tell me that my vehicle did not fit the criteria for vin identification. I really do not know how this is possible considering all the information stated on the recall is exactly what is wrong with my vehicle. After days of research i have learned that multiple sensors and ecu needs to be replaced costing in the range of $2000.00 plus dollars. Also i have read multiple consumer complaints just like this one. These lights are on the vehicle for a reason and toyota put the recall out for a reason so fix the problems!!!!
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia.while driving between 5-10 mph on normal road conditions, the contact heard a noise and felt excessive vibration when the brake pedal was depressed.the failure occurs whenever the vehicle is in operation.the traction control and vsc warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel and remained lit until the engine was turned off.the vehicle was taken to the authorized dealer for diagnostic testing.the technician stated that the failure was related to the anti-skid computer system and recommended that it be replaced.the vehicle has not been repaired.the failure mileage was 60,000 and current mileage was 63,000.
Vsc trac off lights are on after i start the car and put into drive.dealers service department said vsc computer is faulty and needs replacement, but they will not pay for the replacement because the warranty has expired.
I have a toyota sequoia 2003:the vsc/abs/translate ecu have failed multiple times resulting in unsafe vehicle handling.
'2003 toyota sequoia vsc/trac/abs indicators based on edmunds.com forums an increasing number of problems may contribute to uncontrolable accidents if this electronic computer is not fixed. Toyota dealers inidicate if an issue, car will resort back to conventional brakes & steering but examples on this were showing falsely. This appeared to need a fix immediately as the item was.ball joint) recalled about1-2 yrs ago, and now the problem was surfacing again.
I am experiencing the same vsc problems as i read in the other complaints, along with other electrical issues. Randomly (or so it seems) the vsc, brake lights, drive light and others will go on and off. It has been doing this for about a month now and every time i go to take it in for service, they aren't on and they "can't find anything wrong."
I just bought this used 2003 toyota sequoia on may 25, 2012. I noticed the warning lights indicating a defective traction control system and abs system on my way home from the dealership. They assured me the system works fine and that it has something to do with the computer module. All the following warning lights are on at the same time:trac, vsc off, and abs lights. I also checked the vehicle history on the toyota website and it is recorded that the toyota dealer worked on this problem on 07/23/2009 when the car had 97,187 miles. I have done a lot of research on this and it seems 50,000 sequoia's were recalled for this problem, however, my sequoia's vin was not on the list. Please help. In addition the lighting on the dashboard does not work.
During my work commute this morning the "vsc trac" and "vsc off" lights came on at the same time and stayed on.
2003 toyota sequoia - vsc trac, vsc off, and abs dash lights turned on and stay illuminated.taken to dealer multiple times to diagnose.they have finally admitted the vsc computer chip is faulty.this causes the anti-skid brakes to malfunction.after doing further research, i have found that this is a common problem in many toyota sequoias.toyota will not issue a recall, even though the problem is due to a faulty design.
While consumer was driving the check engine light/trac light, andabs braking light appeared on the dashboard and remained on.then, vehicle stalled.consumer was unableto restart vehicle, and had vehicle towed todealer for inspection.mechanic determined that the battery needed to be replaced.consumer informedmechanic that this problem recurred andhad not been resolved.
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. The contact stated that while driving in snowy weather at 28 mph, the vehicle suddenly accelerated, skidded to the left and crashed into a field. There were no injuries but a police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where the body was repaired. The acceleration problem had not been addressed at the time of the complaint. The contact believed the failure occurred because of the electrical system. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000. The current mileage was approximately 139,000.
The rear window motor and window tracks have rusted completely.the motor has failed and the window tracks are completly rusted away.the window is not unoperable.there is a short in the o2 sensor wiring underneath the vehicle.there is currently a recall on the above vehicle regarding frame rust.i believe that the above complaints are directly related to the rust issues that this vehicle has.
Hi i have a 2003 toyota sequoia sr5, and the vsc trac, vsc off and check engine came on all at once, took it to auto parts store and they ran the scanner it said to change the o2 sensor, which i did and nothing changed, i have read about this problem that has been coming up quiet a lot in this model, can you tell me if there is a recall for this problem, i went to the dealer and they told me that there was not any recall related to this issue.
I own a 2003 toyota sequoia limited with approximately 57, 000 miles.i recently took my vehicle to toyota of huntington beach for service and to check on the vehicle skid control (vsc) light because it would not turn off.the service advisor stated that based the diagnostic repair codes and a repair bulletin, he recommended a that the skid control ecu be replaced at a cost of $1667.00this repair recommendation what disappointing for a number of reasons:1.this is a repair that should have been made while the vehicle was under warranty.i have previously complained about the vsc light to a toyota service technician while the vehicle was under warranty.the solution by the toyota of long beach repair facility was to simply 'reset' the ecu. Attached is the invoice.2.secondly, the ecu is not a wear and tear item and is not subject to ongoing maintenance. It is a computer chip that is designed to control the vsc, etc. If the ecu can not be reprogrammed to function as intended, then this design flaw that again should have been replaced under warranty or as recall.3.the design flaw is serious and critically affects the safety and stability of the vehicle.4.finally, the ecu is essentially a small computer and the $1600 price tag to replace such and inexpensive part is absurd.in the event that toyota does not honor its commitment to quality, toyota, should reevaluate the pricing of such a small but critical part and repair.
While driving at about 55 mph, the abs,track control sensor lightscame on and suddenly the acceleration stops i press the pedal to accelerate and there was no response i couldnot accelerate so i turn my emergency lights on, and accelerate again and this time it worked.but it's been doing that on everyday basisthe mechanic said is the vehicles computer, is there a recall for this problem? can someone help?
Vsc and trac and abs lights come on 2003 sequoia with 38,000 miles for no reason.dealer says yaw rate sensor bad but have had problem with these lights since purchase in 2003.apparently, many sequoias from 2001 to present have problems like this.toyota needs to be do something.
Vsc trac, vsc off, brake, abs lights... All on, all at once. There is obviously a quality control issue with these that toyota does not want to be on the hook for. Many others went to the national highway safety program and filed a complaint. If they get enough of these they will go to the manufacturer and issue a recall.
Vehicle stability control (vsc), traction control (trac), and antilock brake system (abs) dash lights continuously illuminated indicating that all systems are off or malfunctioning. Can confirm that the trac, vsc, and abs are inactive all or most of the time. The abs intervenes at random under normal braking conditions without cause at low speed (less than 20mph) and makes braking difficult and inconsistent in conditions where abs is not normally needed. In that situation the brake pedal becomes hard to depress and braking force is inconsistently applied with little control given to the operator in turn extending the braking distance without due cause or warning. After much research online i have found numerous reports stating identical and/or similar observations and experiences. It is my opinion that the problem lies in the vsc control module, a known problematic component on this generation of sequoia and more specifically model year 2003 vehicles. A recall for the vsc system was issued in april/may 2010 upgrading the control logic of the vsc system in certain model year 2003 vehicles. Let it be known that the vehicle in question had the recall work done in june of 2011 which did not remedy the issue as it has been either intermittent or constant since then.
Vsc/abs skid control ecu failure on 2003 sequoia.ecu failure is a known issue by every toyota sequoia owner, but toyota claims that it's not an issue. This failure requires that vsc/abs skid control ecu be replaced at a cost of $1300 - $2100 depending on location.this should be recalled by the manufacturer or, by government intervention due to the severity of the defect and the potential for accidents and/or death resulting from the defective computer system causing the vehicle to lock up and lose power.
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. The contact stated that 3 years ago the vsc tracking and the check engine light would illuminate on the instrumental panel prior to the vehicle accelerating and causing the vehicle to spin out of control. The vehicle was inspected by the dealer who informed the contact that she needed to replace the oxygen sensor, gasket, and the entire instrument panel. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was unknown. The vin was unavailable.
I have a 2003 toyota sequoia sr5 4wd.it has been giving me the same problem since i bought it in 2003 brand new.the vsc off light and engine checklights are onalmost all the time.i brought it to the dealer several times and they told me that it was due to the sensors on the brakes or that i needed a new brake pad and rotor.i have been doing the replacement deals for the past three times already and it is still giving me the same problem.i found out that there are many car owners who have reported the same problem and that it is due to a computer malfunction.it becomes a greater problem because the computer disables the vehicle control mechanism resulting in loss of skid control.the brakes fail to engage and there is no traction during a skid.it is a potentially hazardous situation when driving during the winter or when it is raining and the roads are wet and slippery. I was told to unplug the batteryand plug it back it to restart the computer but it does not keep the vsc off and engine light from coming on.i am bringing it to the dealer again and hope to get them to really fix the problem.since this problem has been reported by many car owners, there should bea recall and the highway safety commission should require toyota to fix this problem for all owners for free.
We own a toyata sequoia ltd 2003 model year. We took the vehicle several times to the dealer regarding braking issue. If we ever used the emergency brake, for some reason the right side front and rear brakes will start to lock up, that would shake the suv and we had to pull over. The dealer never determined what the problem was even though we ended up paying for repairs that never made a difference. Eventually we stopped using theemergency brake on our vehicle, that also stopped the right side wheels from locking up.during this period the car parked in our driveway also crashed into our garage and broke the garage doors. With emergency brakes on and in park, middle of the night we there was a loud bang, the suv had crashed into the garage; even though the suv was in park position gear and with emergency brakes on.
Toyota sequoia 2003 ecu computer failure (vsc/abs light on) after just 40k miles.this is integrated into the powertrain and should be covered under the powertrain warranty which is 60 months/60,000 miles.they want me to pay 2500 dollars.
Vsc/abs/skid light on my 03' sequoia began coming on nov. 06. I went to the dealership and they said it was the ecu skid control computer and reset it. They said the lights might come back on and they have on and off for the last year. Also, noticed issues w/ the break skidding even though i recently had brakes replaced. Now i have to pay $1500 to have the ecu skid control computer replaced and the car only has 62k miles on it. Way to early to start replacing electronic parts.
03 toyota sequoia oil gauge failed to work and rear window will not roll down.
The vsc and trac trouble lights are coming on.the car occasionally thinks that we are skidding out of control and begins pulsating the brakes.this is very dangerous.the failure codes in the computer indicate that the skid control ecu needs to be replaced.this is expensive and not covered by warranty, but should be covered by toyota via a safety recall with an improved version.i have found a lot of complaints on the internet by owners having the same problem.
2003 toyota sequoia: vsc, abs and brake lights warning lights are on, repair was more than $600. Jb
2003 sequoia bought in nov 2002.currently only have 20,474 miles. 1-1/2 yrs after buying car, brake light kept coming on. Took to 3 different dealership and no one could figure out what was wrong. Finally, on 4th attempt, they said it was skid control board.they initially tried to charge me to fix it, but ended up doing under "good will."now, a few months later, the abs, vsc and track lights are coming on and the dealership said i need to replace the yaw sensor.they know and i know it is all related to the skid control system, but they want to charge 423.00 + tax to replace it.i think it should be free, considering the common problem they have with the skid control system.my warranty has expired and i don't have an extended warranty.
Vsc light comes on periodically for no reason.
9/07 - a load noise sounded and the vehicles brakes and steering locked up on me while i was accelerating and approaching a 4 way stop light.i took the vehicle in to folsom lake toyota for service that day.they told me they could not find the problem, maybe it was do to a low charge from the battery.so i had them replace the battery.10/1/07 a few weeks later i was accelerating and going on to the freeway when all of a sudden the brake noise sounded the steering and brakes locked up and all my engine lights came on then i completely lost power.i coasted to the side turned off the key and turned it back on again nothing happened so i turned it off and on again and it was working again.i took my vehicle back to folsom lake toyota and 3weeks later they still can not find anything wrong with my vehicle.
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. While driving at 35 mph, the alarm horn failed to activate when depressed. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where it was diagnosed, but the failure was not determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was 147,000.
We purchased a 2003 sequoia in august of 2003. The first thing that happened was the hood latch came off no biggie a $10 replacement everything a ok. Next came the oil pressure gauge it always read low. I took it to the dealership and was fixed,the cause was a faulty sender, no charge to me. On a routine oil change i asked for the alarm to be check because it was always silent. To my surprise the horn had come off lucky for me it was still under warranty so it was replaced. All this time the vsc/ trac off light keeps coming on. The dealer can't come up with a problem and they say just restart the car and they should come off. Now there is a grinding sound coming from my dash and the lights are coming on again so off to the dealership again. They can't duplicate the sound and the lights well maybe its my brakes and i have to get those replaced. I decided to wait on that.ok now since my kids like to ride with the back windows down and i can't stand the pressure and sound in the car. (it sound as if i'm in a helicopter) i decide to roll the back window down to stabalize the pressure and what do you know it doesn't work and now my vsc / trac off and abs lights are all on "all the time" .now i'm at the dealership again (everyone there knows me by name now) . The vsc/ trac off and abs light well that was a sensor that needed replacing and the window well guess what that was the grinding sound i had heard before . The motor needed to be replaced. Be ready to pay about $800 in parts and labor. Lucky for me i had purchased the extended warranty so i was left with just my deductible. I have owned 3 toyotas in the past and have always had that peace of mind "its a toyota" but now i'm not so sure. Toyota is not what it used to be. I still love the space and comfort of the sequoia but would rather do without all the service trips to the dealership.
I am another victim ofthe ongoing problem for2003 toyota sequoia, vcs traction control light on. So this past weekend being on a trip the light come on and we took it to the dealership and gaves us a surprise repair $1,448.50 for part 89541-0c062and 896300c011 $751.54 so with labor some in the 2,500 dls.so i told the service guy what was the risk of driving this unit like that. In my own words is like having an 1980's suburban. My husband did a research on the internet on tundrasulutions etc.and there are a lot of cases of this problem arousing around 40,000 miles or less. We have a 4 year old son and we are "scared" to drive this truck without of any of the safety features now i was told that the traction control computer and the main computer needed to replace and that this will disable abs and traction controls.so this means that i have a 1980 suburban.we are very upset because we call toyota and they can't do anything about it, they refer me to the dealership service manager that probably can offer me a discount outside warranty.we need nhtsa to start investigating this issue there are thousands of users that already paid for this repair that don't even know how to file a complaint. Don't let this issue get out of hand,please don't waint until there are people hurt. My truck is worth around 14,000 the repair is 2500the repair is 18% worth of the whole vehicle.toyota knows about this problem if they sell a car with defective parts they should replace it.
While driving at approximately 25 mph, my 2003 limited toyota sequoia 4wd vehicle lost power, cutting the engine off in the middle of the road.placing vehicle into park, then attempting to restart vehicle would not result in restart of vehicle.had to have vehicle moved out of heavy traffic manually, then towed to toyota dealership.dealer found efi fuse number 1 blown, replaced, fuse blew again at dealership, replaced fuse a 2nd time and the vehicle hasn't blown the fuse since (a couple of days later).dealer noted they do not know why efi fuse blew either time.
2003 toyota sequoia,vsc and abs lights came on and off several times @ 20k miles and now @ 80k miles. First time @ 20 k miles, dealer didn't find any problem so they said i might forget to tighten the gas cap...but now after 5 years, the vsc and abs light started popping up again when i was driving 60 mile/hour, i have brought the ca to dealer and this time they have charged me almost $ 500 to get these lights came off including a series of unnecessary parts replacing and tune up. Less than one month, these lights - vsc and abs came on again, brought back to dealer, they said it failed for another code which require another $ 500 to get it fixed. I was frustrated so i took the car back home, but i still feel unsafe when driving it. I think toyota should consider this issue and recall since so many customers have reported a similar issue - vsc and abs light intermittent issue.
The vsc off/ trac off and check engine and brake light all came on.the brake started to jump and the car pulled hare to the left.i turn the car off and back on the problem went a way but the lights all came back on. However there are a lot of people having this problem with their sequoia and i have seen no safety recall for this.
Electronic stability controltraction control system.
I bought 2003 toyota sequoia. I am getting the vsc traction control and abs light on. Checked with other sequoia owner and they have similar problem. I went to checked the car and was told thatthe ecu computer is faulty. The faulty ecu needs to be replaced. Since this is wide spread problem with 03 sequoia it should be recalled. This is a safety issue. Here are the codes: c1203, c1223,c1244.
I purchased this vehicle in 2007 with 43,000 miles. Since then i have driven 30,000 miles in 4 years. When i first pick this car it looked great. The day i picked it up it had a dent in the back, and the dvd player didnt work and was replaced.there was a water leak that toyota had to repair and remove an odor associated with it. Later, i brought it in to have my gas tank level indicator repaired but was told that it was time consuming andbasically was advised that the dashboard had to be taken out so, i didnt get it done. I replaced my battery, constantly had my oil changed, as the paint started to peel on my left front fender. Tie rods were replaced that had broken, which was covered by the platinum coverage that i purchased for 1000.00. Ive had a vsc logic relay replaced and trim repaired that was lifting off. Now my coverage on the platinum plan was over 4-10-2010on the 17th of august my rear window would not go down, about three days later the brake light came on.on the 19th the 4 wheel drive control initiated and when its initiated to go off the center will continue to be engaged, blinking. Even till today when the vehicle is started up you have to dis-engage the 4 wheel drive. So i took it to toyota . Thats when this final horror began.i had my oil changed (sunday), and the next day (monday) i took it back for service.after they ran a diagnostic trend heres what i was told: the rear window motor was bad and needed replacing even though they know of the problems associated with the rear windows. 690.00 master cylinder assembly.1165.00 ccnter differential.2134.00 serpentine belt and tensioner.492.00
Vsc and abs lights have been on and stability control is off.this has been in this state for several years and i have had several unsuccessful interactions with toyota regarding repairing under the recall.my car was manufactured in may.the recall only covers cars manufactured through april.having worked in a toyota plant for 5 years, i know that it is very possible that the defectiveparts could be in the plant several months past april.yesterday, my braking system was not operating properly.the abs was activating randomly, when driving at slow and highway speeds, and the car was not reacting normally to the accelerator pedal..i took the car to a mechanicm. The troubleshooting codes had to due with the stability control computer.
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. The contact stated that the vsc skid control warning light, abs warning light, and service stability traction control warning light randomly kept illuminating. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who reflashed the ecu, but the failure recurred. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer several times and they did not address the recall repair since mid 2008 to 2015. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer for further inspection and diagnostic testing. The vehicle was also included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v286000 (air bags) and was waiting for the part from the dealer to receive the recall repair appointment. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 89,000.
Vsc and trac warning lights turn on almost immediately when driving. Skid control lights flash, indicating computer-controlled braking while pulling out of driveway at slow speed on normal, dry pavement.
Toyota sequoia 2003 - within months of taking new car delivery, vsc abs and trac lights would blink intermittently and on occasion the auto would decelerate.as the issue was intermittent, dealership was unwilling/unable to diagnose.trouble would continue with less frequent deceleration but more frequent warning light illumination until, after a few years, the warning lights stayed on and involuntary deceleration seemed to cease.two different factory dealerships provided two different diagnoses.one said yaw sensor and other sensors need replacement (out of warranty); the other, more recently said that brake booster and actuator need replacement (out of warranty).vehicle continues to brake normally and abs does function keeping the suv steerable during panic stops.traction and stability control issues were not tested by this driver.search of internet based user groups shows this problem common in earlier year sequoia/tundra models.costs of repairs range from $1600 for yaw sensors to $3700 for brake booster and actuators.toyota usa is unresponsive unless repairs are undertaken and makes no warranty of cooperation should repairs prove ineffective or unnecessary.this appears to be an ongoing issue with this and other 2003 toyota sequoia sr5 and limited models.
My vsc off and vsc trac lights popped on simultaneously with my check engine light, while traveling on straight, paved highway at about 55 mph, for no apparent reason.i was not braking when all lights suddenly appeared.i was cruising comfortably at highway speeds on straight, flat, paved road. I have read countless other complaints filed by other toyota owners with the exact problem.my mechanic explained this can be very hazardous as this system cannot be disabled.so, these lights may pop on and off, and the vsc system may spontaneously engage without my knowledge or control, and this can greatly affect acceleration and cause accidents.i haven't done anything operationally to cause these lights to come on and i feel toyota should accept responsibility for this defect which could have very strong safety implications.
My 2003 toyota sequoia ecu is out this was out at 53,000 miles and is going to cost 1300 for the part and 500 for labor! reading this is a huge ongoing complaint with the 2003 sequoia's. Should this be considered a recall dur to the hundred and hundreds of complaints strictly regarding the ecu skid control lights.
2003 toyota sequoia, the vehicle stability control suddenly quit working when in motion and tried to apply brakes and shuttered.it's in the shop now and they say it's an abs skid control ecu that went out. Seems to be a common problem for this year model and a recall should be done.
1.) no events leading up to failure2.) vsc off / trac off lights on dash stay on continually, and vehicle stability control is effectively disabled.researching this issue on the internet finds that this is a common issue.3.) toyota dealer is recommending replacement of the vsc ecu (stability control/traction control computer) at a cost of $1500-$2000.based on the numbers of these reported incidents, i feel this is a defect and is an exorbitant amount to be paid by the owners of these vehicles.
2003 4x4 toyota sequoia / 30k miles.one more complaint about the vsc/trac-abs lights coming on due to faulty vsc computer.my vehicle only has 30,055 miles and is still under the manufacturer's 60 month/60,000 powertrain warranty yet this is not covered.very expensive repair in excess of $2,000.this complaint has been filed by thousands and really should be a recall as to its impending danger it puts the drivers in.
Vsc off, abs, brake and tcs lights came on at the same time only at full stop (engine running). As soon as taking off (driving) with over 5 km/hr, all light went off. Stopping the vehicle, all light will came on again. This cycle repeating with each and every stop. Dealer determined than one of the vacuum hose cracked and reduced pressure at idle would cause light to come on. Once hose have been replaced, problem was resolved. Strongly advise sequoia owners before replacing any commuter components or expensive module, to talk to their dealers and have the vacuum system checked prior to any other steps. It is the less costly repair before any major ones.
Abs skid control (ecu) and booster assembly malfunction. Dealer reports this as a safety concern that should not be happening and seems to be a pattern and concern yet toyota refuses to address the issue.
After years of intermittent problems with the abs/vsc/trac lights coming on, i brought my car in for the recall requiring a software update. The update was preformed, and then the dealer says the yaw sensor needs to be replaced or the lights will not go off. After researching this online, it appears that thousands of sequoia owners have this problem. Unless i submit to the dealer's extortion of $700, i have a faulty abs system because of the yaw sensor that has a high failure rate. This should be recalled.
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. .
I have a notice for revision "safety recall dsf". The recall says i need to bring in for air bag replacment for passanger front seats. So august 31,2015 i took my sequoia to toyota of knoxville tn. Off of parkside dr.it was looked over and i was told they needed to order parts and i would be called for the repairs once the parts came in to schedule an appointment. It is now may 23,2016 and i have not been contacted for repairs to be completed.also the trac control button stopped working and lights on the dash. Was there a recal for this also?
Driving home and all of the sudden the vsc/trac/ and abs light go on. Toyota says it is not dangerous but the manual says to take it in asap. Spent ~$1000 to replace the control unit.
Toyota sequoia vsc abs problemon this 2003 sequoia the abs brakes intermittently come on without warning, and with out the driver braking. This has happened only at slow speeds thus far. The vsc indicator lights also come on.
Brought my 2003 toyota sequoia into the dealership to address a safety recall to upgrade program logic in its vehicle stability control (vsc) system.after the work was completed, the car was returned to me with both my vsc lights and the abs light permanently illuminated. The dealer put it back on the testing station and determined that now my deceleration sensor (yaw rate sensor) is faulty and needs to be replaced. This component is an integral part of the entire vsc system, and is a very expensive repair.i am now facing a huge bill which amounted from bringing in the car to address a safety recall. Dealer is not willing to assume any responsibility. Toyota customer service says there is nothing they will do about the situation, and i need to resolve it with the dealer.the vehicle skid control system helps provide integrated control of the systems such as anti-lock brake system, traction control, engine control, etc. This system automatically controls the brakes and engine to help prevent the vehicle from skidding when cornering on a slippery road or surface or operating steering wheel abruptly. Mine is faulty, and neither toyota nor the dealership care.
Vehicle almost lost control during a 25mph turn in light rain condition. The vehicle has brand new tires as well. This is a known issue with many toyota sequoia vehicles and toyota refuses to acknowledge fault. The failure to announce a recall on the vsc pressure sensor unit will cause the vehicle to lose control, skid, loss of abs and subsequently lead to crash.
In 2005 bought 2003 toyota sequoia with 20,000miles in 2007 check engine light came on the dealer codes were c1223, c1247,c1203 had to replace computer assy. Replace translate control unit and reset readiness codes.this computer controls traction and loss of power. In 7/09 the "vsc trac" and "trac off" lights and abscame on.i believe these are all safety issues that plague this toyota model and recall is inorder.are we going to wait for people to die before a recall is given?
I bought a used 2003 toyota sequoiain 2004. It currently has 30130 miles on it.i am the second owner.the problem: sporadic vsc/atrac malfunction.1. I had been advised to go in for toyota campaign ssc 50j forball joint safety recall. This was done at fremont toyota on may 30, 2008.2. On june 12, 2008, the vehicle skid control and traction control starts disengaging on its own, while i was driving the vehicle on us 101 north freeway on my way home from a trip to monterrey bay aquarium.3. Description of the problem: the vsc/atrac indicator lights changes state to on and the system will inadvertently engage and disengage without any warning. To reset,i had to pull over to the side of the freeway and restart the vehicle. The problem repeated a dozen times,until i reached home. So i took the vehicle in to fremont toyota on june 14, 2008 and was told there is error code c1231 and c1203 and the reason is faulty engine and traction control computers.4. I was not convinced with the answer and decided to do my own research on the nhtsa site and discussion forums on the net and found out that to solve this issue, toyota modified its skid control logic and the vsc communication between skid control computer and the engine control module to rectify this problem (please refer nhtsa# 00303 & br00203, diagnostics codes c1231 & c1203). 5. I called up fremont toyota in california about what i found out and was told by the service advisor that i had toreplace the existing vsc & ecu computers, with updated/redesigned modules at my expense (costs of $2700)i think this is unreasonable since, i consider this a manufacturing defect since the fix calls for a computer upgrade. I am writing to let your office know that toyota dealer and toyota north america will not acknowledge this problem.i can be reached at (510) 471-6937 if you have further questions. Sincerely, shaji ravindranathan
I had my brakes looked at by dealer due to pulsating and not feeling like they should.they said nothing was wrong.a few months later, the vsc, abs, trac light goes on and stays on. Safety recall a0g reflects problems with the vsc/ecu which also works simultaneously with the deceleration sensor/circuit.the dealer "pederson toyota" has told me that i needed to replace the deceleration sensor costing$99.50 - diagnostic, $445 - part, and $99.50 - labor.i feel that toyota has had so many complaints regarding this exact issue, they need to do something about this. Deceleration is a huge safety issue and my vehicle does not stop as it should.also, the decelerations sensor/circuit they are telling me needs to be changed is part of the vsc/ecu that is recalled.all three parts work together and not one of them can do their job without the other.[xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Vehicle was purchased from toyota on11/21/2009.the next day the brake light came on.it stayed on every time i started the vehicle for 2 days then it went out. Then it would intermittenly come on and reset when i shut the vehicle off.took it back to toyota and they found fault code c1310.they said i needed a new brake power booster inside of the master cylinder.after a week of arguing with them they changed it.when i picked up the vehicle the brake light came on again.i called them back and they checked again and said code c1310 had triggered but this time it was the skid control computer and it was not covered and they were not going to fix it for me.i checked the owners forums for sequoia's and this apparently is a well known issue that toyota ignores.the dealer has told me as long as the light is on i will not have abs and my anti-skid control will not function.
Skid control system is faulty. It was engaged on a hot day while i was driving on a straight freeway. The car slowed down and i had to pull over. I almost got into an accident. The lights are now on and won't turn off.
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia unlimited. While thecontact started the ignition, the vehicle stability control, vehicle stability control trac and check engine warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The warning lights remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. The brake pedal became spongy during application after the illumination of the warning lights failure. The failure would occur whenever the vehicle was in operation. There was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 10v176000 (electronic stability control). The vin was excluded from the recall defect. The vehicle was not inspected at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was 48,000.updated 11/05/10. *lj
I own a 2003 toyota sequoia limited with approximately 57, 000 miles.i recently took my vehicle to toyota of huntington beach for service and to check on the vehicle skid control (vsc) light because it would not turn off.the service advisor stated that based the diagnostic repair codes and a repair bulletin, he recommended a that the skid control ecu be replaced at a cost of $1667.00this repair recommendation what disappointing for a number of reasons:1.this is a repair that should have been made while the vehicle was under warranty.i have previously complained about the vsc light to a toyota service technician while the vehicle was under warranty.the solution by the toyota of long beach repair facility was to simply 'reset' the ecu. Attached is the invoice.2.secondly, the ecu is not a wear and tear item and is not subject to ongoing maintenance. It is a computer chip that is designed to control the vsc, etc. If the ecu can not be reprogrammed to function as intended, then this design flaw that again should have been replaced under warranty or as recall.3.the design flaw is serious and critically affects the safety and stability of the vehicle.4.finally, the ecu is essentially a small computer and the $1600 price tag to replace such and inexpensive part is absurd.in the event that toyota does not honor its commitment to quality, toyota, should reevaluate the pricing of such a small but critical part and repair.
Abs, vcs trac light, brake light on/off.
There was no accident, but one is coming unless this gets fixed. The vtrac control system that there is a recall on select models in the 2003 model year is affecting mine as well, toyota states they won'tfix it under recall despite being a serious safety hazard.
03 toyota sequoia. Vsc, abs, parking brake light came on. At 52,000 miles while driving. Yaw sensor defective.
The vehicle stability control (vsc) lights keep coming on at random and will not turn off until the engine is restarted.there was a voluntary recall from toyota for this problem but the dealer said mine is not affected but obviously it is since i received a notice and the lights do come on.i also hear grinding noise when the abs engages.toyota dealer wanted to charge me for the fix.
Vsc and vsc of lights are oncodes c1223 abs control system malfunction, c1231 steering angle sensor, and c1247 stroke sensor indicates needs the skid control ecu t 2.0 replaced skid control ecu 08/01/2010 check engine light found p0031 af sensor b1s1 t1.0 parts replaced. 6/01/2013 again vsc trac off service engine light on and dealership wants 1400.00 for new computer.
Purchased new in 07/2003, on 9/21/08, our sequoia with only 39,000 miles had its vsc trac, vsc off, & abs lights come on for no apparent reason.there was a bad sensor and a bad ecu.we located tsb.br006-06 for this problem where the recommended fix is replacement of the skid control computer because of a change in the software to correct the problem.this is a very expensive part.toyota customer service would not help.my dealer wanted $1,300 for the ecu and $330 for the sensor, but i got them down to $940 for the ecu and $240 for the sensor.after tax it was about $1300, plus $255 for three hours of labor.this is clearly, in my opinion a software bug, since the new ecu has a new program as stated in the tsb.i'm pretty upset that a software bug isn't a manufacturing defect, but the responsibility of the vehicle owner.i'm going to approach an attorney to start a class action on this matter.hopefully, it will be worth their contingency.
Vsc, check engine, brake lights keep coming on. No traction control when button pushed. Driving highway speed traction control beeps when not even appropriate. Have had several times trying to brake, no brakes light comes on almost crashed due to no brakes! i have researched recall my vin# not listed. This is ridiculous! unsafe! toyota needs to recall more vehicles. Not a happy toyota consumer!
2003 toyota sequoia sr5 90,000 miles -since i purchased this vehicle brand new in july 2003, the vsc trac, vsc off and brake lights have turned on by itself intermittently.until the weekend of dec 22, 2007, i regarded this issue, more or less, as a nuisance problem. On dec 22, 2007 the vsc trac and vsc off lights came on and pretty much have remained on. On two occasions, the slip indicator light started to blink, causing a loud noise and vibration by the operation of the brakes.
Vsc/trac off & abs failure requiring computer and yaw sensor replacement.i took my 2003 sequoia to the local dealers service dept. In 2006 because the lights mentioned above were on.they could not find anything wrong.i told them the car was making a loud noise and the steering wheel was pulling to the side - very hard to control. They could not mimic the problem and told me there was nothing wrong.i argued with them, but lost that argument.luckily for me the battery needed replacing in a few months, and when replaced problem went away.now that my warranty has expired (last month) the vsc/trac off and abs lights are on again. I didn't rush it in because of my prior experience or i would have had it in while it was under warranty.now they want $2200 to replace computer and yaw rate sensor. I see this is a very common problem and i am very unhappy with the service department and toyota. I contacted toyota and they refuse any responsibility although this is a very well know issue.it could be very dangerous under the right conditions.luckily my driving is in a very small community and i don't drive very fast.
Vehicle stability control (vsc), traction control (trac), and antilock brake system (abs) dash lights continuously illuminated indicating that all systems are off or malfunctioning. Can confirm that the trac, vsc, and abs are inactive all or most of the time. The abs intervenes at random under normal braking conditions without cause at low speed (less than 20mph) and makes braking difficult and inconsistent in conditions where abs is not normally needed. In that situation the brake pedal becomes hard to depress and braking force is inconsistently applied with little control given to the operator in turn extending the braking distance without due cause or warning. After much research online i have found numerous reports stating identical and/or similar observations and experiences. It is my opinion that the problem lies in the vsc control module, a known problematic component on this generation of sequoia and more specifically model year 2003 vehicles. A recall for the vsc system was issued in april/may 2010 upgrading the control logic of the vsc system in certain model year 2003 vehicles. Let it be known that the vehicle in question had the recall work done in june of 2011 which did not remedy the issue as it has been either intermittent or constant since then.
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. The contact stated that while driving 5 mph, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, where the dealer performed a diagnostic test and the result indicated a faulty vehicle stability control system. The dealer also stated that the vehicle stability control system needed to be replaced. The contact noticed a recall under nhtsa campaign id number 10v176000 (electronic stability control) and notified the manufacturer. The manufacturer informed the contact that the vehicle was manufacturer after the dates indicated in the recall. The failure mileage was 105,000.
2003 sequoia. Vsc/trac lights come on just driving down the road. Plus parking brake light. Have to shut car off to reset. The dealer said my computer is not part of the recall so i must pay out of pocket. Looked on-line and found dozens of sites and thousands of people with the same problem. *ln
I have a 2003 toyota sequoia that has a faulty skid control unit and needs the ecu replaced.although toyota has issued a recall notice for 2003 sequoias for this problem, i was told that my car is not included on that list since they are only targeting certain cars from that year, not all cars with this problem.i was told by the dealership that it will cost me close to $3,000 to fix my car, which i cannot afford.i have only 35,000 miles on this vehicle.i have two young children that i drive in this car and have had some very close calls due to the car not functioning properly due to the faulty vsc.i feel that our safety is in jeopardy due to toyota's refusal to fix a problem that they know about and are indeed recalling for.my 2003 toyota sequoia should be included in the recall list and fixed like all of the other 2003 sequoias with this problem.thank you for your help.
The vsc, and trac, and brake lights all lit up while coming into an intersection, where i heard a grinding clunking noise in the drive train, as i tried to stop the vehicle, coasted through the intersection, made others braking to avoid me as i steered away from them. This has happened intermittently over the years but this was the scariest, as it happened going into an intersection. It has happened backing out of our driveway several times, on the highway several times. Toyota doesn't want to tie this issue to the recall regarding the vsc ecu trac light recall from several years ago. I've tried unsuccessfully to escalate this issue with toyota motor co.
2003 toyota skid control computer,i am writing to request that a formal complaint be filed to toyota. I recently took my car into my local toyota dealership because of a few lights that we on in my dash. The specific lights were the vsc, vsc off and the abs lights. After doing some research i see that this is a fairly common problem with toyota and their skid control computers. The problem is that it is not covered under the powertrain warranty and is a very expensive part to have replaced. My quote was for $1800 excluding tax. I purchased the vehicle with 47,000 miles and was offered an extended warranty up to 60,000, but it was a very expensive extended warranty so i decided to pass. The manufactures warranty for my car was 55,000 miles i believe and the lights came on at 55,500 miles....of course. I sincerely hope that there can be some sort of resolve for this such as a recall of the skid control computer or changing this issue to be covered under the power train section of the warranty as it is unfair for there to be so many people to be having the same problem around the same mileage and some of those people have serious consequences to the computers malfunction such as accidents and possible death. Please take whatever action necessary to solve this unnecessary issue.
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. The brake and vehicle skid control warning lightsilluminated on the instrument control panel, and then the vehicle began to skid. The dealer repaired the vehicle; however, one year later the failure resurfaced. An authorized technician replaced the entire computer system at an expense of $2500.00. The failure mileage was 55,000 and the current mileage was 100,000.update 12/14/09 updated 12/16/09
The vehicle abs, trac and vsc trac sensors are on and will not go away unless computers and sensors are replaced.dealers have indicated the replacement of sensors and computers may not resolve the problem.
During my work commute this morning the "vsc trac" and "vsc off" lights came on at the same time and stayed on.
Vsc traction control & antilock brake light on.vehicle skid on wet surface while making turns at normal speed.
For the past year intermittently brake light on dash came on, if i turned off vehicle, restarted then the light stays off until the next time.now with 80,000 miles on 2003 sequoia vsc off, vsc trac & check engine lights came on going about 30 mpg.took vehicle in for service found out there is a 'service bulletin' dating back to 2003 that toyota is aware of computer failure concerning this issue.after researching on this website i've found over 200 complaints concerning this exact issue that has not been addressed by toyota or any regulatory government agency issuing a recall since this is a known issue that can cause loss of control of the vehicle.why??what is the wait? does a tragedy need to occur?how many more complaints need to be logged?i'm waiting for an appointment with the toyota dealership to see if any 'good will' action will be taken since the reports i've read have indicated the repair/fix cost is between $1,600.00-$2,200.00 for the consumer which obviously should be covered by toyota especially since this has been a known issue since 2003.
Concern started with a vsc and traction control warning lights in instrument cluster coming on and off in an intermittent fashion without pattern or external cause.the warning lights would not remain on but instead would glow for a brief bit of time and then extinguish.the vehicle did exhibit a spontaneous deceleration on several occasions while operating at low speed (less than 20 mph) and on level, smooth ground.the episodes were brief and normal brake operation return immediately once speed dropped to approximately 5 mph.inthe decades that i have operated this automobile, the warning lights went from lighting intermittently to being illuminated continuously; the spontaneous breaking has seemingly ceased since these lights have remained on.dealership and factory were informed of this concern with each service visit.dealership response was that they were unwilling or unable to diagnose an intermittent concern.once the lights remained on, i was initially informed that they suspected a defective yaw sensor and more recently, malfunctioning brake booster components; warranty period had lapsed and no extension was offered.attempts to correctly diagnose and repair this concern have dragged on for 10 years with dealership and factory position that repairs, be they diagnostic (the yaw sensor replacement) or definitive (booster and brake system), were not warranty issues despite their intermittent presentation during the warranty period.my periodic practical testing of the brakes demonstrates that the abs system functions properly despite warning light indications to the contrary.current dealership estimated cost to replace brake booster and actuators is $3800 with a 12 month warranty.toyota usa's position is this is not a warranty issue as of april 2013.
Throughout the time period i have owned my 2003 toyota sequoia, i have experienced dangerous low speed vehicle control issues, when traveling on slippery surfaces, relating to the vehicle's stability control system.at speeds between a few miles per hour and perhaps as much as 15 miles per hour, on muddy or icy roads, the vehicle stability control system will kick in, probably as it should, while braking or initiating a turn, as indicated by a vsc warning light illuminating in the drivers control console. However, while it may be appropriate for the vsc system to respond, the vsc in the toyota sequoia responds in a dangerous manner which is much less effective and appropriate than the vsc systems in all other vehicles i own or have driven.when the vsc system is activated, as indicated by the vsc light coming on, power is lost to all wheels in the vehicle and vehicle handling changes abruptly. The change in handling results in severe understeer, as compared to when power is being delivered to all four wheels, and the vehicle significantly overshoots any corner the driver is trying to maneuver the vehicle around. Whereas i am a careful driver and plan for such issue, i have not so far experienced an accident as a result of this issue, but should the vsc issue arise at an inappropriate time, when there is less room for maneuvering, such as during an emergency maneuver, the sudden severe understeer could definitely result in an accident.
Skid control activated at low speed with grinding noise, mileage 66,000; warning lights for traction control, abs,parking brake, stability control all activated. Took into dealer where supposedly repaired, drove 5 miles and happened again.back at the dealer now, waiting to see who pays.this happened in 2004 at very low mileageand the faulty skid control ecu unit was replaced, not reprogrammed, at my insistence, having been aware of the factory service bulletin.
My toyota sequoia 2003 is having abs lights,brake light and vsc/trac lights on problem. Bought it brand new at the toyota dealer in hayward, california. Vsc/trac light came on when i first bought the car(brand new from the lot); they replaced the steering angle sensor. These lights are on and off through out the years. Found out the there is a recall last year, 2010, but i did not get any notice. Took the car to the dealer june 30, 2011, paid for the check up, initiated the flashing of ecu to correct trouble code c1247, and they said that ecu needs to be replaced and would cost me $1500.00 minimum, maybe more to fix the vsc/trac/abs/brake lights problems. My car is now 110.000 miles and according to toyota -tim howe of 1800 331-4331 hot line number, they can not give any free service and parts due to over 100k miles on the car. This is not my fault, there were 50,000 2003 toyota sequoia have been affected with this kind of problem. The fact that i did not received any recall notice to them,it is just fair ,toyota should cover the repair whether the miles is less or over 100k miles. I maintain my car to the fullest best, just to name one record, i spent $2000.00 for valves adjustments and belts replacements at the same dealer. I think toyota should cover this repair as per the recall issued on april 2010. This repair is a big amount of money on my part, considering my job is only temporary.any assistance to give pressure to toyota will be highly appreciated.
At random times, the vsc and brake lights will come on. When this happens, the brakes do not work properly. They severely grind and stopping is nearly impossible. The only solution is to completely turn the car off and restart. I have taken my vehicle to toyota many time over the course of several years. This is very dangerous as i have children riding in the vehicle!! toyota either said there is nothing wrong or that a sensor will need to be replaced which costs approximately $1600.00. This is a common issue with older sequoias and should be a recall. It should be free of charge to the owner! i should not have to pay for something toyota did not do right!
Hi i have a 2003 toyota sequoia sr5, and the vsc trac, vsc off and check engine came on all at once, took it to auto parts store and they ran the scanner it said to change the o2 sensor, which i did and nothing changed, i have read about this problem that has been coming up quiet a lot in this model, can you tell me if there is a recall for this problem, i went to the dealer and they told me that there was not any recall related to this issue.
Vsc/abs and trac lights came on. Took in to dealer replaced skid control computer and still lights stayed on. Now i must replace yaw sensor for more money. This is an issue with most sequoias of the 2003 year model.
Vsc trac, vsc off, brake, abs lights... All on, all at once. There is obviously a quality control issue with these that toyota does not want to be on the hook for. Many others went to the national highway safety program and filed a complaint. If they get enough of these they will go to the manufacturer and issue a recall.
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. While driving at an unknown speed, the warning lights for the abs, traction control, and bsc illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the skit control needed to be reprogrammed. Also, the ecu and the translate computer assembly needed to be replaced. The contact was made aware of nhtsa campaign number: 10v176000 (electronic stability control, traction control system); however, the part needed was not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 100,000.
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 mph, the vehicle stability control, traction control, and the check engine warning lights suddenly remained illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 69,000.
The vsc trac and asb light have come on my 2003 toyota sequoia limited 4x4. The dealer wants $2000.00 to replace the computer.
2003 toyota sequoia. Consumer states extreme shaking and vibrations *tgwthe consumer stated there are four active recalls on the vehicle. He took the vehicle to the dealer for the front suspension recall, but he believes the problem still exists as there is an extreme shaking and vibration coming from the vehicle. Also, the vehicle was taken to a different dealer for the traction control recall, but the trac off, vsc trac and abs lights are still on,the consumer was told it could be a myriad of things whichcould have caused the lights to remain on.
For the past 6months the emergency brake light has come on and shut off randomly for extended periods of time.the dealership has no answer for why, but they said that there is nothing wrong. Now the vsc trac and vsc off lights will not turn off.the dealer says that there is no danger again but that it will cost 1600 to fix.if i do nothing then it will be fine too.none of it makes complete sense.
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.
I just had to spend over 1,200 to have this repaired as my local toyota dealership insisted it was routine ear and tear.my breaks would not work, and i just had new ones put on 09/2015, and the vsp light kept coming on and off.the car jumps, and something has not been right. I almost hit someone and had to use the emergency break to stop!
I have a 2003 toyota sequoia.recently, the abs, vsc and vsc trak lights have come onthe dash and stay on.these systems are safety-related in that they control the braking and vehicle control when in an emergency situation.in the event of slippery conditions, the failure of this system would make a bad situation worse, by not allowing the driver to maintain control of the vehicle.
I have my a/c on and the brake light turns on and trac and vsc lights come on. This has been heaping since 60000 miles and there was a recall on it but not on mine. They do test and can't find the problem. When i trun the car off they come off.
A few months after we purchased the vehicle in december 2004 we noticed that the traction lights are coming on periodically. We took the car to toyota service to check the issue and been charged hundreds of dollars for diagnosis and sensor replacement. However the problem was not solved and even got worst: the traction and brake lights were continuously on now. In 2010 we received a notice about a recall with regard to the above issue and brought the car to toyota dealership located at 4248 morse rd., columbus, oh 43230. The car was serviced but a few hours afterwards all the lights were on again. When we returned to the same dealership with the same complaint we were told that the recall was on the vehicle computer adjustment, which was done, and that and any additional services will be charged in full. We looked up the recall document and realized that it is clearly specified under remedy that: if the reflash cannot be completed on a particular vehicle, the ecu will be replaced with a new one. This service will be performed free of charge. Since the manufacturer dealership is refusing to comply with the recall requirements we would like to bring the issue to your attention and seek your intervention.
My wife and i own a 2003 toyota sequoia, which we purchased new in 2003. We use it sparingly, so it only had 18,743 original miles on it as of december 23, 2010 (a date referred to again below). The vehicle has been regularly maintained by copeland toyota, brockton, ma, and was trouble-free until recently.on november 23, 2010, i was pulling into a parking space with my wife in the vehicle. I had come to almost a complete stop in the parking space with my foot on the brake pedal, when the engine revved and the vehicle lurched forward into the next parking space in front of me (fortunately unoccupied). On december 17, 2010, again with my wife in the vehicle, i had backed out of my driveway onto the street and had the vehicle at almost a complete stop with my foot on the brake pedal when the engine revved and the vehicle lurched backwards up a hill behind me. On both occasions i was able to apply pressure on the brake pedal to finally stop the vehicle.i checked the floor mat, as did the toyota dealer, and found no problem with it.i took the vehicle to the toyota dealer on december 20, 2010. The service advisor professed to not knowing what caused the lurching, said there was no related recall on this particular vehicle, and told me that their diagnostic computer showed codes in the system indicating a faulty vehicle stability control engine control unit (vsc ecu). It took the dealer four days to get toyota to "release" a replacement ecu, which was installed on december 23, 2010 at a cost (materials and labor) of $650.00.this was clearly a dangerous situation; we were fortunate that it occurred where it did.
When have the car on and running the traction light brake light and vsc light come on at the same time.
While driving, brake light illuminates - has been happening for past month.on 10/19/13, trying to stop at a light and when stepped on brakes, the abs light, tcs light, and brake lights all illuminated and the brakes failed - started pulsating.pavement was dry and did not step on brakes hard or fast - just slowing down for light.had to pull over to side to avoid hitting car.took to dealer said was abs computer and not in recall.extended warranty does not cover abs computer.service was not performed.looking to replace computer cheaper.dealer service check in lady said this is an issue with our year/make, yet there is no recall for failing brakes??
So many problems with this vehicle, and a major problem not only with this vehicle but other years and models as well the paint bubbling and coming off the vehicle especially hood area and top of vehicle, has to be bad paint toyota is using
Vsc/trac/abslights have been a nagging problem with my 2003 toyota sequoia the entire time i have owned it.i have had the sequoia to the dealer multiple times.the dealer has replaced both a sensor during one visit and the computer during another visit.still, intermittently one or two times a month, the lights come on while driving even on straight dry clear roads.pulling over and turning the engine off and re-starting the vehicle will sometimes turn the lights off but not always.i was told by the dealer that when my lights are on i do not have use of the vsc/trac or abs systems.unfortunately, when i take the vehicle to the dealer the lights have turned back off so there is no way to diagnose the problem.this in itself is a safety concern.you can bet that i will hold toyota accountable if there is ever an accident when these lights are on.this has absolutely made me upset to the point that i will never purchase another toyota ever again unless toyota issues a recall and replaces all of the sensors and related computer components so that the lights go off and stay off.i do want to mention that when the car was just a few days old the battery failed on me.upon taking it to the dealer i found out that internally some of the battery cells came loose from the connectors which did not give me enough voltage or amps to crank the engine over.this was replaced free of charge but i still wonder if this caused some sort of damage to the vsc/trac/abs electrical system components.
Continuous problems with abs vsc check engine lights. These lights have gone on several times through the last 9 years, 90,000 miles. We have brought this vehicle to toyota dealers as well as mechanics many times. We have replaced the yaw rate sensor, oxygen sensor and were quoted a price of 2500 to replace another sensor/computer. Other times they cannot read the codes in order to make a diagnosis. A few months later the lights are back on.many other 03 sequoia owners have had similar problems. We feel that there is a major defect in these sequoias that toyota has not taken responsibility for. This is a safety issue/concern.they prefer to tell us the vehicle is not under warranty anymore.
While driving along at city street speeds, during dry weather, on paved roads, my vsc trac and trac off lights come on. No other warning lights come on. Then a buzzer sounds for about 3 seconds. Then at the same time, a strange grinding sound comes from underneath the car, and the brakes seem to start working for no reason. I quickly pull over, turn off the car. I check the outside of the car and see no indication of running over anything. I then start the car and all the lights are back to normal (off). This happens about 2-3 times a month, for about a month or 2 now. I have not been able to determine any problems.
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. The contact stated that she received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 10v176000 (electronic stability control) and took the vehicle to a dealer for repairs however, the dealerstated that the repair repairs could not be performed because the check engine light was illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and they transferred her back to the dealer ship. The failure mileage was 98,000.
I went outside and turned the car on and noticed that the abs, vsc off, and vsc trac dashboard lights came on and did not turn off. I drove the vehicle around the block and the lights remained on. This is a known manufacturer defect with the computer that controls the abs / vsc trac system on the 2003 sequoia. I have had the computer modules replaced for this issue before and 60,000 miles later the same parts have gone out again. It is unsafe to drive an suv with the vehicle skid control and abs systems not functioning.
The "vsc trac" and "trac off" lights both illuminated a week ago and remain on.the car will periodically decelerate and swerve slightly when i initially begin acceleration. I cannot accelerate during this time. I hear a grinding noise and beeping. The skid control light (the car with the skidmarks) lights up at this time. This happens daily, sometimes 2-3 times a day.i am afraid to pull out in heavy traffic, not knowing if my car will go or not! my heart always stops when this happens!i went to the dealership that day and was told that the diagnostics indicated that my brake booster and steering angle sensor needed to be replaced.i was told that the brake booster problem was a known problem and confirmed that after further research online.i was also told that another computer system usually fails when this system fails, but my car had not indicated a failure of that computer yet...so i am expecting that in the near future.we ordered a brake booster, gaskets, and a steering angle sensor, which will be installed when the parts arrive.
Abs and vsc off lights came on disabling the abs system.
Vsc/trac and engine light came on. Dealer said problem was o2 sensor. They replaced 02 sensor and all lights cleared. After one week the vsc0/trac lights came back on and they go on and off every time we drive the truck. Dealer said we need to replace skid control ecu. We decided not to replace the unit because of 1800.00 cost.
While accelerating on an on ramp along interstate highway, vsc vehicle stability control light came on, engine went to idle, lost speed. After about 10 seconds, vsc light went out, engine able to accelerate.considering heavy traffic on interstate 495, this is very dangerous.no ice, no snow, no rain, road was dry and level.this is the third time it has occurred.
I have a concern over why the abs, brake, and other lights would come on for no apparent reason on my 2003 toyota sequoia.on some websites i have found that this is not an isolated problem.wanting to know if action has been pursued for a recall in this matter.this occurs everyday,once the car is warmed up.
Toyota sequoia 2003, bought newmy complaint echoes what a lot of others are experiencing regarding the skid control computer which apparently affects the vsc/abc/ebrake.problem was identified over a year ago with the ebrake light randomly coming on during normal driving (restarting the car usually resolves), but eventually got to a point where the car thinks it's in a vehicle skid control situation and abs triggers and apply pressure to the gas pedal is inoperable.extremely dangerous situation as we were driving through our neighborhood filled with kids (and have 2 of our own)seems to be a pretty significant issue out there someone needs to look into it.
Trac off vsc trac off lights illuminate.seems to be faulty sensor. Brake light periodically comes on with no issue with brakes. Brakes have been replaced and everything checked. On 2 occasions when the brake light is on, the antiskid control activates when the car is going less than 30 mph slowing down for a turn. The car is hard to control and shakes. After the car is turned off for awhile the brake light does not illuminate the next time you drive but will come back on randomly.trac off and vsc trac lights illuminate are on.
I've owned a 2003 toyota sequoia since it was new, and have had several problems with the anti-lock brakes and stability control. The systems have failed repeated for the past three years, the warning lights are continuously on, and on two occasions the vehicle's anti-lock brakes have gone off while driving slowly ( and not braking ). The dealership where i purchased the vehicle says i need a new $2,000 computer for the brake control. The vehicle is faulty and unsafe, and toyota needs to step up to the plate and fix this dangerous flaw in their anti-lock brake system.
Vsc, abs and trac light coming on.
2003 toyota sequoia vsc/trac computer problems causing unnecessary braking. Also breaking of rear door latch and inability to open rear door.
The trac light and vsc light are on which caused the check engine light to come on. I have had to replace the brakes and rotors at least every 3 months since this has occurred. I was driving one day and the truck somewhat decelerated to almost an sudden stop and those two above light engaged as well as the check engine light. These lights have been on since july 2017. I have called the toyato recall center and there are no recalls listed for this vehicle's vin number. The toyato dealdhip wants to charge me 114.00 for diagnostic testing which right now i can not afford. I am purchasing this vehicle used and i am still making payments on it on and every time i have brakes and rotors replaced it's abot $365.00 a pop. Please advise. I have researched this issue and found it a very come defect on this particular vehicle and it needs to be around before an accident occurs and costs someone their life or others their lives.
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. While reducing speed, the traction stability control sensor illuminated and the vehicle suddenly failed to accelerate. After stopping the vehicle and restarting the engine, the vehicle operated normally. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v176000 (electronic stability control). The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 98,000.
Vsc, trac, brake lights.
One day the vsc trac, vsc off, brake, abs lights all came on the dash, shortly after this happened we received a recall notice in the mail stating this exact problem. So i made an appointment at our local toyota dealership for them to look at it and fix. The first time i dropped it off for the day they called after and said the machine to test the vehicle was down, and that it would be a day or two before it was repaired, well i needed my vehicle so i went a picked it up. About a month later i made another appointment and returned to the dealership where they finally tested my vehicle and proceeded to tell me that my vehicle did not fit the criteria for vin identification. I really do not know how this is possible considering all the information stated on the recall is exactly what is wrong with my vehicle. After days of research i have learned that multiple sensors and ecu needs to be replaced costing in the range of $2000.00 plus dollars. Also i have read multiple consumer complaints just like this one. These lights are on the vehicle for a reason and toyota put the recall out for a reason so fix the problems!!!!
2003 toyota sequoia - has skid/traction control sensor failure (vsc trac) which effects the abs - there's none now. We went through this november 2008 and paid extensively for the repair are reliving it again now.toyota says this is common and will cost us $2k to fix. I am finding this problem with this model/year all over the internet. This is a toyota problem and needs a recall - not a consumer only problem. Please help! we are afraid to drive our car on our trip to relatives at christmas. $2k eats up xmas budget! toyota admits it's common - they need to recall the vehicles and fix this problem before someone gets killed! many reporting loss of control while driving and inability to brake.
While i was driving at an approximate speed of 40 mph, i noticed my brake, trac off, vsc trac, engine light all came on at once.i noticed that braking was not as responsive (increased braking distance; abs doesn't seem to be engaging) and when speeding to over 50 mph, the vehicle feels as if it is slowing itself down.it is currently an expected heavy rainfall season where i am and having the vehicle in this state is very dangerous especially when the brakes are not working effectively or when it starts to slow itself down suddenly.after shutting the vehicle down and restarting it after about 2 hours, the lights mentioned are still illuminated except the brake light.after reading all the other similar complaints, i am surprised toyota is not paying for all aspects of this defect associated with the vehicle and not driver misuse.
My vsc/vtc lights have been on since i have owned my vehicle. I also have a brake light that comes on constantly. I am only able to reset the brake light by turning off my vehicle and restarting. I have replaced all 4 rotors, calipers and fuel lines more than 3 times since buying the truck new.brake pads are changed in the front tires continuously! there is a serious problem with the brake system in this truck! i was told by many mechanics that the only way to get theskid control / traction control lights to turn off is to have toyota figure out what is wrong with the brake system in the sequoia's.also, i believe there should be another way to open the back hatch to this vehicle other than the plastic handle on the outside which breaks repeatedly!! if there were an emergency on the inside of the truck and the only exit were the rear of the vehicle, there is no way to open the rear tail gate from inside!!!once that stupid plastic handle on the outside of the vehicle breaks, you cannot open the rear hatch on the sequoia!! it becomes a death trap in the third row seating area!!
I just bought this used 2003 toyota sequoia on may 25, 2012. I noticed the warning lights indicating a defective traction control system and abs system on my way home from the dealership. They assured me the system works fine and that it has something to do with the computer module. All the following warning lights are on at the same time:trac, vsc off, and abs lights. I also checked the vehicle history on the toyota website and it is recorded that the toyota dealer worked on this problem on 07/23/2009 when the car had 97,187 miles. I have done a lot of research on this and it seems 50,000 sequoia's were recalled for this problem, however, my sequoia's vin was not on the list. Please help. In addition the lighting on the dashboard does not work.
We bought this 2003 sequoia limited 2 wheel drive new, and it has been a good car over all. But the vsc tracs, brake lights have flashed on and off sporadically at different speeds, when driving and or when braking. They usually don't effect the car, but recently we have experienced them all coming on when braking, and we seem to loose power and the power steering is lost momentarily until we come to a stop, and shut it off for a few minutes.this happened most recently last week when coming into an intersection driving about 30mph, and all of the vsc, trac, and brake lights abruptly came on, there was a grinding noise, and it seemed to have lost electrical power, trying to come to a stop, i could not stop in time for the intersection, but was lucky enough to avoid being hit by cross traffic, it could have been a lot worse.it sounded like something fell apart underneath. I inspected it and saw nothing, but know that this is a major safety issue that toyota should address and pay for being a recall item. I called the toyota hotline and was given a case number for this issue, which was a recall in 2010.took it to the dealer, and they weren't able to replicate the issue. Stated it was a bad computer, and some vsc module sensor? didn't state toyota would cover the cost or help with the cost. Even though this has been a known issue with toyota sequoia's for years, and was a recall item.this is a safety issue that could result in a major accident. Why would toyota not cover the cost to fix this if it is a recall item? i want it fixed but with the miles i have on it, don't want to spend much money on it, especially an item that is a recall problem with many like mine.what should i do? wait to have an accident, hire a lawyer, and sue?frustrated toyota owner in texas.
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. The contact stated while driving at 15 mph, the vehicle began to independently decrease in speed. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal but the vehicle would not pick up speed. The dealer advised there were no recalls on the vehicle and any repairs would be at the contacts expense. The vehicle was neither diagnosed for the failure or repaired. The failure mileage was 82,000 and the current mileage was 90,000.updated 09/28/10 the consumer stated he experienced problems with the skid control.the consumer stated the vsc, abs and traction control lights illuminated and have been on for quite some time now.on a few occasions, the vehicle lost power or braked unexpectedly while going into slow turns. The toyota recall center assured the consumer his vehicle was a part of the recall. However, when he arrived at the dealership, he was informed his vehicle was not a part of the recall, because his vehicle was produced with the updated ecu. Updated 10/04/10
The abs and skid control lights are on in my 2003 toyota sequoia.the dealer states that the skid control computer needs to be replaced.so right now, there is no skid control or abs available on my car because of this computer is bad.toyota will not do anything about it and i have filed a complaint case 200810010613.this is a safety issue.
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia unlimited. The contact stated the vehicle stability control, vehicle stability control trac and check engine warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel when first starting the vehicle. The warning lights remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. The brake pedal was spongy during application after the warning light illumination occurrences. The failures occurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. There was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 10v176000 (electronic stability control). The vin was excluded from the recall defect. The vehicle had not been inspected at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was 48,000. Updated 11/05/10. *lj
Vsc/abs/skid control computer failure at 50,000 miles in 2003 toyota sequoia sr5 2wd.this is a widely known problem, for which toyota proposes replacement at consumer cost of $1500+ for out of warranty vehicles.requested outcome:toyota should replace the computer at no cost for part; this is clearly a defect and should not be required for consumer to replace.
Problem one: "brake" warning light comes on at random but then doesn't come back on at next restart of car. Brake fluid and all mechanics are ok. Braking doesn't seem to be affected but i am worried that there will be an abs failure that i'll ignore because of this faulty warning light. Sometimes the stability control activates for no reason at low speed. Problem two: frame is nearly rusted out. There is a recall for the similar tundra, and supposedly a recall for these particular sequoias in some states, but nothing comes up for my vehicle in indiana. Vehicle, purchased from toyota dealer oxmoor toyota a year ago, is unsafe to drive.
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. The contact stated that nhtsa campaign id number: 10v176000electronic stability control system was valid for one year; however, his vin was not included. The contact stated that the vsc warning light illuminated and the vehicle was repaired by the dealer. The dealer replaced the computer skid seal, part#b9541-0c062 and the computer assembly, part#b9630-0c011. The failure was corrected when the vehicle was repaired. The contact was concerned that his vin was not included in the recall. The failure and current mileages were approximately 83,000.
Toyota sequoia vsc trac lights on.vehicle shudders when starting from a stop initially.worried this could be a potential safety risk.tundrasolutions.com has many other owners of 2003 sequoia complaints about exact problem.
I have a 2003 toyota sequoia.currently, the vsc trac, vsc, abs and emergency handbrake lights are on.after many visits to the dealer and repair shops, the problem cannot be resolved.everyone seems to think this issue is not related to a mechanical issue, but to an electronic sensor.unfortunately, only the manufacturer/dealership can remedy this problem.because this is a toyota-fix-only, we cannotsimply afford to get this fix. We have been quoted almost $700 to fix this issue.this is a difficult amount to digest, especially with a family with multiple kids.
2003 toyota sequoia limited. Purchased new from dealer. Intermittent problems over the years with "vsc trac", "trac off" and "abs" lights going on (usually if tires were on slippery surface).lights usually went off on their own without incident.two years ago dealer under warranty replaced ecu computer and translate computer when car died after these lights went on.now lights are on again and not going off.warranty has expired.dealer charged me $160 to do a diagnostic which led them to tell me it'll cost $2,300 to do what amounts to "exploratory surgery", and by the way, my airbags are disabled and they can't reset them without me paying said $2,300 and possibly much more as they use a trial and error approach to "fixing" whatever problem there is (car seems to be driving ok at the moment with the warning lights on.)a quick search of the internet showed dozens and dozens of people with the exact same problem, some with very serious safety problems (that i have not had yet).very disconcerting, especially since i also own a 2009 toyota camry!dealership very opaque about the problem - they don't seem to have a clue what the problem really is at root. From my basic research, it seems irrefutable that this problem is a serious design problem in 2003 toyota sequoias that has been known to toyota for many years.first, are you aware of this situation, and second, is there anything i can do except pay to supposedly "fix" the car?here is just one sample of a google search for "toyota sequoia skid control computer" where you can see comments that go back to january 2004:http://www.automotivehelper.com/topic181494.htm.
Abs,vac,trac light on.
2003 toyota sequoia trac lightdate sept-2006 issue with track vsc, and check engine light, senor changed, cost us $550,july 2007, ecu for skid control changed, we paid $1437for this service dec 2008, check engine light and vcs light on again, adjusted sensor $80,jan 2009, check engine light, vcs, light again, at first, they quoted $2300 for repair claiming the computer need changing, after i complained about the charges, the called me back and continued to work on the issue, and later they said it was calibration. They decided not to charge us.now, feb 2009, lights on again, check engine light and vsc lights on again.
Vsc/abs skid control ecu failure on 2003 sequoia @ 56,410 miles (orignal owner). Ecu failure is a known issue by every toyota sequoia owner, but toyota claims it's limited. This failure requires that vsc/abs skid control ecu / yaw rate sensor be replaced.the repair cost was $794.20 for part and labor at the local toyota dealer.now, considering the severity of the defect and number of complaints on this site i'm very suprized not to see a recall notice to date.
I am experiencing the same vsc problems as i read in the other complaints, along with other electrical issues. Randomly (or so it seems) the vsc, brake lights, drive light and others will go on and off. It has been doing this for about a month now and every time i go to take it in for service, they aren't on and they "can't find anything wrong."
Vehicle skid control computer is faulty and cause random braking or throttle reduction.known problem by toyota.requires new computer with updated software that "fixes" a problem that toyota claims doesn't exist.over $2000.
Vsc trac and vsc and brake lights come on and sometimes can be reset by turning the car off and then on.loss of power when this happens sometimes.lately this has been happening on a regular basis.
I have a 2003 toyota sequoia sr5 4wd.it has been giving me the same problem since i bought it in 2003 brand new.the vsc off light and engine checklights are onalmost all the time.i brought it to the dealer several times and they told me that it was due to the sensors on the brakes or that i needed a new brake pad and rotor.i have been doing the replacement deals for the past three times already and it is still giving me the same problem.i found out that there are many car owners who have reported the same problem and that it is due to a computer malfunction.it becomes a greater problem because the computer disables the vehicle control mechanism resulting in loss of skid control.the brakes fail to engage and there is no traction during a skid.it is a potentially hazardous situation when driving during the winter or when it is raining and the roads are wet and slippery. I was told to unplug the batteryand plug it back it to restart the computer but it does not keep the vsc off and engine light from coming on.i am bringing it to the dealer again and hope to get them to really fix the problem.since this problem has been reported by many car owners, there should bea recall and the highway safety commission should require toyota to fix this problem for all owners for free.
One day while driving the warning lights for the vsc off and traction control went on, along with the check engine light.at this point we realized that our abs may have failed and our family was in danger.the brakes now lock and there is a grinding and swaying of the car.we'll be taking it in to be checked, obviously, but are concerned with the imminent safety issues along with the large number of similar complaints by other 2003 sequoia owners.
My 2003 sequoia got vsc off, vsc trac, and brake indications in the cockpit again since the problem was fixed by replacing the sensors at dealer few years ago. Very disappointing. I don't know if toyota has ever since recall in 2010.
My abs, vehicle skid control and trac control system has failed.trouble codes indicate system failure and will require new abs, trac and anti skid ecu.i have not had the repair done yet.i am concerned about the safety without these features.i am aware that there are several people having this same issue.
First the check engine light came on, then the vsc off light followed immediately by the vsc trac light.the problem is intermittent, as the lights only stay on for a day or two then don't come back on until a few days later.i have checked the recall database for my vehicle and it is not included, although this problem has been recalled on other vehicles matching my vehicle's general description.i live in a very wet area of the country and rely on this system to work properly.from what i can read through online forums, toyota needs to take a look at every vehicle that is experiencing this issue, as it appears to be significantly more widespread than first thought.
Going around a turn in the mountains at a slow speed, my traction control kicks in and there is a grinding noise, i loose the use of the brakes completely until the traction control turns off.i took it to the dealer and they told me my springs and shocks were bad.i replaced all 4 of the springs and shocks and the problem persists.this is very dangerous and scary.
I own a 2003 toyota sequoia sr5 with 95000 miles.vsc, trac, and abs lights came on.dealership said that the codes are faulty ecu.cost of repair was $1700.the following week lights came back on.this time they tell me it is a faulty speed sensor on the front right.they recalibrated the vehicle and said if it comes back the cost of the repair is $400.following week, the lights come on, same code for the speed sensor, so i have it replaced.two days later, the lights are back on.not certain what will code this time.after reading several posts online, it looks like this is a recurring issue with this vehicle.so, i'm filing a complaint sense there hasn't been a recall.
Vsc traction and abscontrol warning lights stay lit. Lights would go on and off and now stay lit all the time so have no warning if abs system is functional or has other issues.lost the ability to turn traction control on/off. Took vehicle in for service at dealer, 3-26-07,and was informed it was a manufacturing defect with an internal component, yaw rate sensor. Reported to toyota and requested assistance in repairing as this appeared to be a manufacturing defect. Toyota denied claim. Have seen vehicles produced 1 month earlier are now under recall for similar issues nhtsa campaign # 10v176000. Dealer cost to repair at time was $1433. Have experienced braking oddities on occasions.
Sept 09 - vcs & trac lights would come on randomly for last 6 months. Finally yesterday they failed completely. Lights came on, brakes starting vibrating, throttle control was impaired. Dealer recommended replacing vs computer. This is the second time vs system has had a problem. In 07 the dealer replaced the yaw sensor ass. When this happened vcs and trac lights came on, loss of braking and accelerating control. Fortunately when they failed speed was low there fore it was easy to come to a stop. I have requested old part returned to me.
I have been having this issue with the electronic stability control with my truck for several months.i have taken it to the dealer 3 times and they have been unable to determine what the problem is.they first told me i had to replace my shocks and springs all the way around.that didn't fix the problem.as far as i can tell they don't have any fault codes to work with from the computer.i live on a windy road in the mountains. Everytime i go around a turn, which is all of my road, the traction control kicks on, the brake peddle pulses and the breaks grind until i come out of the turn and my wheels are straight.just in time for the next turn.this is very dangerous.i can't stop my truck fast if a deer or other wildlife runs across the road.this happens all the time.
The vehicle stabilization control compute failed for the second time and has taken out my abs brakes. The computer that controls is has failed both times.
My wife was on freeway, driving our 2003 toyota sequoia limited 2wd, when vsc light lit up and a buzzer sounded. At the same time, her vehicle started to decelerate on its own, causing vehicles behind her to have to brake to keep from rear-ending her vehicle. This was accompanied by a horrific grinding and banging sound. My wife found a safer place to pull to the side of the freeway and stop the vehicle. A tow truck was called and vehicle was "flat-bed" towed to repair garage.
Similar complaint as many. I have a 2003 toyota sequoia the vsc/trac light is on. Dealership says skid control computer needs to be repaired. But computer scanner shows no codes that verify any defects.
Hello, i have a 2003 toyota sequioa where the engine light and the vcs lights are both on. I saw on your page some really helpful information on this make/model recall. I've reached out to toyota customer service because there was a recall on this make/model but they said that my vin number was not part of that recall, even though it's having the same issues?? the recall was that toyota had to replace the skid control engine control unit (ecu) and upgrade program logic in its vehicle stability control (vcs) system.i took my vehicle in to get it inspected and they provided me with 3 codes:c1203 - engine control system communication circuit malfunctionc1360 - vehicle skid control master pressure sensor malfunctionp0420 - catalyst system efficiency below thresholdthese are all system issues.can you help me?
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.
I had filled a complaint because of my 2003 toyota sequoia. The vsc trac light/vsclight/abs light stays on as a result of attempting to apply the switch. I contacted toyota and they are telling me that my vin # is not one for recall and that they are still investigating the issues. On this site it states that the issue is closed and toyota is recalling them. What is the status? thanks
I took my sequoia to have an airbag recall fixed and a recall that has something to do with the skid control module before i took it to have these recalls done my 2 vsc lights (vsc off light and vsc trac light) on the dash were on and so was the engine light i thought maybe the skidcontrol recall would fix the vsc light but now both of the vsc lights are still on and my brake light is now also coming on when i start my vehicle when this happens my brake power is diminished and my vehicle shakes bad when hitting my brakes to slow down to make a turn or just to slow down in general at a stop light or stop sign this happens on the highway or wherever i'm driving my vehicle at the time but as long as the vsc lights and the brake light aren't all lit up on my dashboard at the same time my brakes aren't as diminished but both of the vsc lights stay on and my vehicle still shakes when i'm slowing down to make a turn. Also when both of the vsc lights are on along with the brake light my vehicle wants to spin the back tires when i'm taking off from a dead stop i have to let off the gas completely for a second then proceed.
I have had an issue with my 2003 toyota sequoia.the abs and vsc trac lights came on.i have searched online to find out about this problem and have found it to be a habitual problem.on the morning of may 24 i had a collision with a deer.all four brakes locked up and i went into a skid and hit the deer.the things that i have read is its a electrical problem but it is not.toyota has an issue here that puts its owners in an unsafe situation.this needs to be fixed.if there were habitual seat belt issues or airbag issues this would be taken care of.this is a major safety issue because i though i had working abs brakes and due to some kind of design failure i did not.
Received toyota factory recall for corrosion-resistant compound due to excessive frame rust. Called local dealer and also factory toyota for appointment. Took the vehicle in to the dealership. One day later received phone call that my vehicle was safe and that they had sprayed this coating on the vehicle. I picked up vehicle and this corrosive chemical is dripping of the vehicle and is not drying. Concerned for environment and also, i have no idea of how vehicle was inspected assuring that the frame is safe.
I was driving down the highway and my vsc trac lights came on along with my engine light. When i got home, i looked at my vehicle manual to determine what had happened. I attempted to remedy the problem as suggested by toyota, unfortunately, nothing changed. Approximately 2 weeks later my brake light intermittently turned on & off. Less than 5 months earlier, i had my all of my brakes replaced, so i can't imagine that my brakes are faulty. I became alarmed by these electronic miscues - so i went online to explore whether this was a common thread with other sequoia owners. I discovered very quickly that there are many people who have had problems with their vsc / engine/ and brake lights becoming activated. I was hoping this problem might be covered under a recall, but it appears that it is not. I am hoping for a remedy that won't have extensive costs to me.
Skid control ecu issue...my 2003 recently started having a failure in the ecu and causing the vehicle's brakes to go into abs mode randomly during acceleration and not stop properly when applying the brakes. The brake light, vsc off and trac off all go off and the brakes go out and almost cause me to wreck. I have read online that this has been an on-going issue with this vehicle, and i'm curious what toyota is doing or not doing to fix this. I had the ecu recall "software upgrade" back in 2011. They only warrantied the work for 1 year, well now my computer is failing and replacement is $1500. This is a formal complaint because it seems that i could have had a replacement ecu years ago and i wasn't informed
We own a toyata sequoia ltd 2003 model year. We took the vehicle several times to the dealer regarding braking issue. If we ever used the emergency brake, for some reason the right side front and rear brakes will start to lock up, that would shake the suv and we had to pull over. The dealer never determined what the problem was even though we ended up paying for repairs that never made a difference. Eventually we stopped using theemergency brake on our vehicle, that also stopped the right side wheels from locking up.during this period the car parked in our driveway also crashed into our garage and broke the garage doors. With emergency brakes on and in park, middle of the night we there was a loud bang, the suv had crashed into the garage; even though the suv was in park position gear and with emergency brakes on.
I purchased a used 2003 toyota sequoia in april 2014.since that time, the vehicle stability control system vsc) activates randomly causing the anti-lock brakes to be applied at random.this was a minor annoyance at first but soon became a regular occurrence. When inclement weather hit in december 2014 this vehicle was unstable to drive in even light snow; even when i had it in 4 wheel drive. In january 2015, it was snowing and there was approximately 2 inches of snow on the road and the vehicle spun out of control into the opposite lane. It was late at night so there were no other cars on the road. The vehicle continued to slide intermittently on the rest of the drive home.the thing is that this vehicle has off-road tires and this combined with the 4 wheel drive system should make it extremely stable in any weather. In february 2015, my wife was driving with our children and the vehicle's brakes locked up in the middle of a two-way stop preventing it from moving forward.there were other vehicles approaching at a high rate of speed and they had to stop to prevent a collision.a question: what if there was snow on the road at that time?i april had my sequoia looked at by vanderstyne toyota in rochester ny and they found that the yaw rate senor had a short resulting in constant application of the vsc system and quoted me $660.00 to "fix" the issue.i proceeded to research this issue on the net and it appears to be widespread with owners of toyota sequoias, siennas and some 4 runners.and many of the owners who had the yaw rate sensor replaced continued to have the same issue.i will not have this work done if there is not a guarantee that it will fix it and the dealership would not guarantee this 100%. This is serious safety issue and i am in the process of filing a complaint with toyota, bbb and the new york state attorney general office.
Toyota sequoia 2003 vsc lights on and off for entire duration of owning the vehicle...was "fixed" at authorized toyota dealer early on in ownership and since will randomly go on and off. Most recently will be off with start of vehicle and with acceleration or turning will set of abs light and beep, loose power and then the vsc lights will be on, when you let off of the accelerator. Some dealerships said to ignore the problem, don't feel safe when the most recent events cause the loss of power. I don't want to be going into traffic when this happens!
Brake light comes on intermittently. Dealer says the skip control computer which includes vsc/abs brake system on vehicle, this is an expensive fix. My last service on this vehicle was a complete brake replacement after which the brake light started to come on at random. The brake light has to be on in order to check the vehicle, which is an inconvenience in itself. I finally managed to catch the brake light on and this is what i was confronted with.no injuries or death so far it that what it's going to take to have this problem corrected.
The toyota sequoia went nose down and started to make a grinding noise pulling hard to the right. Loss of power happened and i had no control. I tried to accelerate but it seemed like there was no response. It has done this three times. I feel like i will hit someone or someone will hit me!
The contact owns 2003 toyota sequoia. The contact stated that the abs and the vsc warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 10v176000 (electronic stability control , traction control system ) but the failure recurred. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000 and the current mileage was 80,000. The vin was not available.
Within a month of purchase in january 2003 the vsc & trac light were coming on upon vehicle start up sporadically for several weeks. On occasion the engine light would also come on. Sometimes i would have a foot on the gas & it felt like the brake was being applied. I brought the vehicle in several times, and they said their wasn't an issue. I left it overnight and the lights didn't come on at 2000 miles. This continued sporadically for a year usually during colder weather. In january 2004 at 16,870 miles the vcs/trac came on when near toyota and finally was validated & replaced due to tsb br002-03, part#89630-0c011. The issue still continues still in colder weather. In december 2005, at 48,000 the vcs/trac & engine light were on, and stayed on all day & toyota replace the cat converter. Two weeks later i return with all three lights on & they replace the cat converter again. Now the issues are sporadic all year long. In august 2008 at 89,000 miles during service work they are able to pull codes with vsc/trac lights off. They replace ecm to correct steering angle & deceleration. The lights still came on last week again at start up and the vehicle slowed down pulling out of the driveway. Still looking for a resolution...
Stability control problems with an 2003 toyota sequoia.for several years the trac off, vsc trac and abs lights have come off and on and are now on permanently rendering the stability control system useless.
Vsc off and vsc trac warning lights keep coming on along with check engine light. Had reset every time. Dealer is vague on cause and says probably gas cap seal. Replaced oxygen components one time. Happening again. I suspect faulty part or computer with the car that is not yet documented.
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle inadvertently pulled to the left. In addition, the traction control and stability control warning indicators illuminated during the failure. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and the engine was turned off. The vehicle was restarted and driven to the contact's residence. The contact mentioned that the warning indicators were not illuminated when the vehicle was restarted. The dealer (toyota of the shoals, s 5100, us-43, tuscumbia, al 35674) informed the contact that he would be responsible for the diagnostic fees. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 10v176000 (electronic stability control, traction control), but the vin was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 163,000.
After skidding in gravel, the skid control computer warning lights activated upon getting back on the highway and reaching 40mph speed, vehicle randomly operates at lower speed when driving on the highway at 60 mph, when towing the changing speed is dangerous. Toyota dealer states my sequoia is not covered on recall due to vin # although its the same computer issue. Repair cost from the dealer $900 plus tax to replace skid control computer.
Upon normal driving the vehicle would not accelerate accurately and quickly enough after making a left turn. The vehicle would also randomly illuminate 3 indicator lights when the brake pedal is depressed. The 3 indicators are brake, trac off, vsc off. Before these lights illuminate the vehicle's brake pedal would become very hard to press causing the brake pedal to require much more force applied to it thus causing a decrease in stopping distance which is a very serious safety issue.
Vehicle violently stops or decelerates without driver hitting brakes
When accelerating from a stop and turning into/across traffic, the vehicle stability control (vsc) system activates improperly, causing loss of normal acceleration rate for approximately 3-10 sec (lower times are achieved by reducing pressure on the accelerator (counter intuitive when pulling into traffic) to get the system to deactivate. The activation is very intermittent and unpredictable, but exposes the vehicle to crashes by making it impossible to come up to speed quickly- especially bad when turning left across traffic. This is the exact same problem that toyota issued recall 10v176000 to correct in apr 2010. Unfortunately, that recall only covers early build 2003 sequoias and mine was built two months outside the window. This recall needs to be expanded.
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vsc trac, vsc and the abs warning lights illuminated. The contact mentioned that when she attempted to engage the brakes, the brake seized, causing the vehicle to slide across the pavement. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the sensor position for the steering angle sensor needed to be replaced and the electronic control unit needed to be updated. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v176000 (electronic stability control, traction control system). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 130,000.
While driving at about 55 mph, the abs,track control sensor lightscame on and suddenly the acceleration stops i press the pedal to accelerate and there was no response i couldnot accelerate so i turn my emergency lights on, and accelerate again and this time it worked.but it's been doing that on everyday basisthe mechanic said is the vehicles computer, is there a recall for this problem? can someone help?
It was raining, i was going around a turn ,10 - 15 mph the back tire started to spin, the vsc trac,vsc off,and abs lights came on, this is after the trk. Went to the dealer to check out a recall on the vsc. They said it wasn't under a recall,we parked the sequoia and wont drive it until it's repaired, safety reasons, i moved it , tried to go over a curbon an angle and the right rear tire just was spinning on the asphalt road. This cant be good for the sequoia ,its 4 wheel drive, andits making a noise, in the drive train ,clunking?? it slides in the rain (bad ) and wont stop on wet roads very well , it slides to a stop.i don't have alot of time to research the vsc problem ,but it sounds like all the sequoia's 03-05 have the same problem, for the cost of this trk. I hope toyota will fix this problem.
My 2003 toyota sequoia has an issue with the vehicle stability control (traction control system).the vsc computer continues to break leaving the car with no traction control.on snowy and icy roads the car will spin out of control due to the size of the vehicle and no assistance from the vsc to slow the car down.i have to keep the car in 4wd all the time to keep it from sliding on snowy or wet streets.this is a known problem with the toyota sequoia and toyota refuses to take responsibility for the issue. There are pages upon pages of complaints all over the internet describing the same issue.toyota refuses to warranty the problem or conduct a recall.the part itself is approximately $1600.i have already had the vsc computer replaced once on the vehicle and now the new computer is broken again.it was first replaced on 1/24/07 when the vehicle had 25,253 miles on it.it broke again on 5/19/09 with 38,995 miles on it.the vehicle now has 43,000 miles on it and the vscis still inoperable.i don't trust driving the car with my wife or child.but unfortunately i have to spend $2k to fix a vehicle just to trade it in.i have filed a complaint with toyota north america.they refuse to acknowledge there is a problem and have told me i have to accept responsibility for the vehicle no longer being on warranty.even though it only has 43,000 miles and they vsc has broken twice.i have grown increasing concerned about safety especially since i live in the midwest.nothing has been done to resolve the problem.that is my issue.
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia.while driving approximately 25 mph the electronic stability control system and the traction control system warningindicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The failure occurs intermittently and without warnings.no repairs have been made. The failure and current mileage mileages were84,000. Updated 12/9/09 updated 12/10/09.
Vsc/traction control lights on. After turning the engine on, the vsc/traction control lights are off. After a few yards of driving, the lights turn on.
Skid control ecu module does not work on 2003 toyota sequoia. Vsc /trac lights come on.nothing should have made this component faildealer will not replace - out of warranty.multiple similar problems discussed online yet manufacture will not admit issue with workmanship.toyota needs to do a recall on this part (895410c062).
Toyota sequoia 2003, vtrac and abs lights came up on the dash during a very wet interstate trek to michigan from california. Had no cruise control before this, the cruise control failed the year before during the same wet trek across country! the toyota dealer in saginaw michigan told us that the computer controlling the vtrac and abs was displaying fault codes and needed to be replaced, cost $1200. This is a 5 year old vehicle with 70k miles on it now (the fault happened around 66k miles) which is now much harder to handle under heavy braking, which we need more and more with the low quality drivers out there. If the gas prices weren't so high, this truck would be out of here here, but we can't afford to sell it for the current value, and buy another vehicle, so this suv will now be limited to trips where we need the storage/towing capacity. So, even though we have 2 cars, we only really have 1 1/2 now.
I own a 2003 toyota sequoia.for the third time now, the vsc off and vsc trac lights have illuminated for no reason.local toyota dealer can't figure it out and every time it's a different diagnose.i have purchased toyota's for their reliability, but this one has me thinking otherwise.i saw on an edmunds forum site that other folks have reported this to the nhtsa gov site.i thought it is a good idea since it has to do with a brake system.from the number of complaints on the forum sites i think toyota has a problem they don't want to admit. That is until someone gets hurt.
2003 sequoia limited vsc / trac control lights have been on almost continuously since3/1/2007, indicating that the stability control and traction control were not functioning.at various times the abs kicked in even though the brakeswere not applied. In wet conditions on 3/17/07, the suv did not properly respond to brake or steering, causing the suv to drift into the oncoming lane.fortunately, there was no traffic in the lane at the time.this wasa huge safety issue. At the dealer, codes c1241, c1231, c1223, and c1203 came up.diagnosis - translate and skid control computers neededto be replaced.toyota tsbs br002-03 and br003-03 appeared to be related, and lead me to believe there was a known flaw in computer logic.
2003 toyota sequoia vehicle skid control failure. Mechanic told the consumer that they were having problems with the lights. Mechanic suggested replacing both controlling computers.the consumer stated as soon as the vehicle moves forward, the vsc off and vsc trac lights illuminate.
Trac,vsc, brake light had been coming on and then going out.this particular incident involved them coming on during a turn into traffic at which time all power was lost nearly causing an accident. Dealer treated this as 2 different problems:an induction service was performed for the "hesitation" at my expense, and a brake booster gasket and assembly were installed under the warranty.the lights continued to go off and on from time to time, but the car did not lose power again after this "fix".the lights continued to come on and off intermittently until in august 2006 the check engine light and vcs/trac lights came on and would not go out.this time, my dealer replaced the oxygen sensor at my expense. Now, with 70,000 miles on 9-26-07 the vsc/trac & check engine lights came on while traveling on the road and will not go out on turning off the engine as they sometimes did in the past.i believe after reading all the complaints about this problem on various internet sites some sort of action should be taken at toyota's expense. I am also filing a report about the new rear window motor and hatch release handle i had to replace in july on this vehicle which alsois mentioned in many reports i've read on the internet. I can't tell you how many failures on the light situation i've had because they've been in the dozens.
Last month, the vehicle stability control (vsc) feature of my 2003 toyota sequoia failed.as a result, a safety feature (the system designed to help maintain control of the vehicle in a skid situation) which was a reason i purchased this particular suv was not engaged (i.e., the skid protection feature was not functional).the failure is alleged to have resulted from an open module in the electronic control unit that governs the vsc system.the controller was replaced at a toyota dealership.
Vsc trac off lights are on after i start the car and put into drive.dealers service department said vsc computer is faulty and needs replacement, but they will not pay for the replacement because the warranty has expired.
I owna 2003 toyota sequoia that has the vsc light on. The dealer is stating that the vsc computer and possibly another computer need to be replaced. The danger is losing control of the vehicle during brake malfunction. I have read of several others having the same problem. I have not had the vehicle repaired due to the high cost.
Vsc, trac, brake lights.
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. While driving 15 mph, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the brakes. The vehicle started to decelerate on its own. In addition, while driving 70 mph, the same abnormal noise occurred and the vehicle decelerated. This was a recurring failure. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that more information was needed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
Started car up and put it in reverse all the sudden these lights came on and the bakes now fill funny.
Vsc, check engine, brake lights keep coming on. No traction control when button pushed. Driving highway speed traction control beeps when not even appropriate. Have had several times trying to brake, no brakes light comes on almost crashed due to no brakes! i have researched recall my vin# not listed. This is ridiculous! unsafe! toyota needs to recall more vehicles. Not a happy toyota consumer!
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the traction control system disengaged without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the catalytic converter was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The approximate failure mileage was 253,00 and the current mileage was 257,000.
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. While driving at an unknown speed, the serpentine belt snapped. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the serpentine belt snapped due to the frame and both parts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 173,000. The vin was not provided.
I have a 2003 sequoia with 253,000 miles on it. About a month ago, while driving on a flat, dry road at about 30 miles per hour and slowing for an upcoming stoplight, my vsc off, vsc trac and check engine lights all suddenly came on. Apparently this is a known issue with this year vehicle. I am struggling now to figure out how l will afford to take this car in for repair and l am angered at being put in this position. This was an expensive, luxury suv when we bought it and the manufacturer should own up to this bad part. If i'd wanted a crappy made car, l wouldn't have wasted $40k on this one.
While driving on the street at speed limit the car shuts off without any warning.you have no way to break but to place your car in park. I have had this happen twice not sure why it keeps happening.this is very very dangerous.
As i was driving i notice my trac off, vsc trac, engine light all came on at once , also notice loss of power to my vehicle .
I was driving down the highway and my vsc trac lights came on along with my engine light. When i got home, i looked at my vehicle manual to determine what had happened. I attempted to remedy the problem as suggested by toyota, unfortunately, nothing changed. Approximately 2 weeks later my brake light intermittently turned on & off. Less than 5 months earlier, i had my all of my brakes replaced, so i can't imagine that my brakes are faulty. I became alarmed by these electronic miscues - so i went online to explore whether this was a common thread with other sequoia owners. I discovered very quickly that there are many people who have had problems with their vsc / engine/ and brake lights becoming activated. I was hoping this problem might be covered under a recall, but it appears that it is not. I am hoping for a remedy that won't have extensive costs to me.
On 12/21/2020, after running errands, i put my vehicle inside my locked garage at 10:30 a.m. And all was fine. At around 9:00 p.m. That same night, i opened my garage to find it full of smoke. After inspecting everything, i saw nothing was still on fire and waited until the morning to investigate the problem. I first tried to start the vehicle and it had battery power but would not turn over. I then put it in neutral and backed the vehicle away from the front of the garage to open the hood. I saw the engine had burned up from somewhere on the passenger side but had put itself out. The fire cracked the exterior hood, burned hoses, electrical and other areas of the inside of the engine.black soot had also dropped on the floor of the garage underneath where the fire was. The wood beams inside my garaged were also scorched black from the intense heat from the fire/smoke but luckily had not caught fire. I had it towed to my mechanic who said i should have my car insurance take over. Mercury has not determined the cause of the fire but i am pushing for the exact cause since if it's related to a recall issue, then toyota should be held accountable and i should be compensated. My vehicle has 37,200 miles less than the average and i have a spreadsheet of all scheduled maintenance, smog checks and recalls completed. There was no reason this vehicle should have spontaneously combusted inside my garage. Luckily, i wasn't driving, wasn't hurt, and no other property was damaged due to this problem.
Hello, i have a 2003 toyota sequioa where the engine light and the vcs lights are both on. I saw on your page some really helpful information on this make/model recall. I've reached out to toyota customer service because there was a recall on this make/model but they said that my vin number was not part of that recall, even though it's having the same issues?? the recall was that toyota had to replace the skid control engine control unit (ecu) and upgrade program logic in its vehicle stability control (vcs) system.i took my vehicle in to get it inspected and they provided me with 3 codes:c1203 - engine control system communication circuit malfunctionc1360 - vehicle skid control master pressure sensor malfunctionp0420 - catalyst system efficiency below thresholdthese are all system issues.can you help me?
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 mph, the vehicle stability control, traction control, and the check engine warning lights suddenly remained illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 69,000.
While consumer was driving the check engine light/trac light, andabs braking light appeared on the dashboard and remained on.then, vehicle stalled.consumer was unableto restart vehicle, and had vehicle towed todealer for inspection.mechanic determined that the battery needed to be replaced.consumer informedmechanic that this problem recurred andhad not been resolved.
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. The contact stated that the stabilizer control system failed while driving 20 mph and attempting a right turn. The rear tires began to spin and the vehicle woukld not respond or accelerate for several seconds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that the ecu needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure who offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 122,000.
Inadequate braking, interior noises, oil pressure gauge.
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. While traveling 20 mph the contact attempted to accelerate and noticed that the vehicle would not respond. Occasionally, the contact stated that the failure would reset within twenty-four hours. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The current mileage was 85000 and the failure mileage was 84,000.
9/07 - a load noise sounded and the vehicles brakes and steering locked up on me while i was accelerating and approaching a 4 way stop light.i took the vehicle in to folsom lake toyota for service that day.they told me they could not find the problem, maybe it was do to a low charge from the battery.so i had them replace the battery.10/1/07 a few weeks later i was accelerating and going on to the freeway when all of a sudden the brake noise sounded the steering and brakes locked up and all my engine lights came on then i completely lost power.i coasted to the side turned off the key and turned it back on again nothing happened so i turned it off and on again and it was working again.i took my vehicle back to folsom lake toyota and 3weeks later they still can not find anything wrong with my vehicle.
Vehicle engine light and vsc off and vsc trac lights all came on and vehicle lost power, stalling completely while driving. Occurred repeatedly. Undriveable and unsafe. Towed to dealer. No specific diagnostic code emerged. Multiple posts regarding this same issue dating back to 2003 on mycarstats.com and edmunds website toyota forum. My dealer stated this problem was "unsafe" indeed. My 4 children and husband were with me when it occurred.
First oil gauge. When i drive the suv between 60 to 75 mph, the oil gauge point to zero. Dealer unable to fix it.second. There are coolant pipe routed under vehicle without any protection. It is a great change broken by minor road hazard. My 2003 4wd sr5 sequoia was broken at 12/19/2003. It took dealer 3 days to replace the 1 meter length pipe, because it is impossible for dealer to place the pipe at original position. This is bad design. No protection and not easy replace. I check other big suv at market. They all use plastic shield to protect similar pipe under their suv. I consider this is safety defect. Toyota should recall it.*la
I have a 2003 toyota sequoia that just had a major computer system failure with the skid control systems.there was no warning, the vsc lights came on in the dashboard and a loud sound came from the engine, like bending metal.this vehicle only has 28k in 3 1/2 years, and that means i'm 6 months past bumper to bumper warranty.i had heard about this problem previously because i had a similar problem within months of buying the car, but that was covered under warranty.as i research on-line at www.tundrasolutions.com/forums/sequoia, i discovered that many people had the exact same problem and toyota was not willing to fix the problem. I took the vehicle to toyota and they replaced 2 computers related to the traction control systems at a cost of $2,300.they replaced: translate computer assembly & skid control computer assembly.i'm upset because toyota knows about this dangerous problem, and obvious expensive repair, and will do nothing about it.moreover, my case is only one of many owners with the same problem.i ask you to review this ever growing issue with sequoia's and tundras and persuade toyota to do the right thing,and issue a recall for the defective computer systems.
Consumer noticed a rotten egg smell coming throughair conditioner (a/c) vents, making consumer and passengers sick.the vehicle was tested for high carbon monoxide exhaust.the consumer, husband, any or all passenger including the infant child would feel dizzy, light headed, and nauseas.the consumers infant child would sleep hard and was taken to the emergency room and diagnosed with "co exposure."no one would feel these symptoms any longer when out of the vehicle. *scc
My engine light keeps coming on and the dealership that i have been taking it to keeps telling me that they can not fine anything. The warranty run out at 60,000 miles and i'm at 59260. I have taking the vehicle 3 time. I believe they are trying to wait for my warranty to run out.
Exhaust smells of rotten eggs are escaping throughout the exhaust system.driver is concernedbecause carbon dioxide may be entering as well.dealer is aware of the problem.
Ammonia and sulfur smell in the cabin. Causing nausea and allergy problems. My problem is so bad that my doctor is thinking about writing a prescription saying i can't drive this vehicle. This is a current problem with other seqouia's.there are numerous complaints through out the usa.*la
While driving an ammonia and sulfur smell entered the passenger's cabin.dealer could not determine the cause of the smell.the consumer's doctor recommended not to drive the vehicle due to the headaches that the consumer was experiencing. There are many other people with this problem they can contact town hall toyota by clickingon edmund.com.
Re:vin [xxx]i am writing this letter in regards to the 2003 toyota sequoia i purchased in january 2003 with approximately 40 miles from toyota town dealership in stockton california.after making several attempts to resolve this problem with the dealership, i am now writing to you as a last resort. My vehicle expels a very strong ammonia smell from the vent system after acceleration. The smell has been strong enough to make one sneeze or your eyes watery. The third and final time i took my vehicle to the dealership for a solution, the technician informed me he had contacted toyota manufacturer mechanics. They stated it was a condensation smell from the air-conditioning system that was very common. They suggested using the air conditioning system more often. I informed him i was aware of that smell but that was also different from the ammonia. The representative informed they would contact me when the manufacturer had a solution. He wanted to set up another appointment to service my car, but i refused. Toyota town had the car twice before to check the problem and did not come up with a solution, but was only able to inconvenience me from getting to work etc.i am disappointed that i have had my vehicle for 9 months and cannot relax because i have an ongoing problem that has not been fixed, but yet i am paying for it. The ammonia smell is not normal and it is not comforting to know that toyota does not stand by their word and try to come up with a solution.thank you in advance for looking into this matter. Please feel to call me at[xxx].sincerely,[xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
2003 toyota sequoia with vsc warning and engine lights illuminated. Customer states they came on after he hit a bump in the road. Dealer said it was fine and if they didn't go off call for an appointment. Mechanic determined it was the oxygen sensor was frozen in the exhaust manifold..the consumer stated the gear shift lever began hitting the windshield wiper lever when shiftingfrom park to drive. Upon removing the plastic covering from the steering column the dealer discovered that the shaft lever and assembly was completely broken on one side and hanging by a thread on the other.
Sunroof shattered while driving 30 mph down a quiet street.
Re:vin [xxx]i am writing this letter in regards to the 2003 toyota sequoia i purchased in january 2003 with approximately 40 miles from toyota town dealership in stockton california.after making several attempts to resolve this problem with the dealership, i am now writing to you as a last resort. My vehicle expels a very strong ammonia smell from the vent system after acceleration. The smell has been strong enough to make one sneeze or your eyes watery. The third and final time i took my vehicle to the dealership for a solution, the technician informed me he had contacted toyota manufacturer mechanics. They stated it was a condensation smell from the air-conditioning system that was very common. They suggested using the air conditioning system more often. I informed him i was aware of that smell but that was also different from the ammonia. The representative informed they would contact me when the manufacturer had a solution. He wanted to set up another appointment to service my car, but i refused. Toyota town had the car twice before to check the problem and did not come up with a solution, but was only able to inconvenience me from getting to work etc.i am disappointed that i have had my vehicle for 9 months and cannot relax because i have an ongoing problem that has not been fixed, but yet i am paying for it. The ammonia smell is not normal and it is not comforting to know that toyota does not stand by their word and try to come up with a solution.thank you in advance for looking into this matter. Please feel to call me at[xxx].sincerely,[xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
2003 toyota sequoia factory jack failed resulting in vehicle crashing down**cw**the gear inside the jack broke into 3 pieces which caused the failure and the suv to fall down.
Abs, vsc trac, andengine check lights on. Brought to the shop . Mechanic stated it's the computer need to be replaced for more than $1000 and up. Search internet and lots of owners have the same problems,can somebody do something about it please.
For the past year intermittently brake light on dash came on, if i turned off vehicle, restarted then the light stays off until the next time. Now with 80,000 miles on 2003 sequoia vsc off, vsc trac & check engine lights came on going about 30 mpg. Took vehicle in for service found out there is a 'service bulletin' dating back to 2003 that toyota is aware of computer failure concerning this issue. Computer codes are c1223, c1203 and c1247.i am concerned about spending $1700 for fix when most complaints say that it just re-occurs.please address this promptly.i drive 5 children to an from school on highway every day.
The trac off and vsc trac turned on along with the check engine and when i tried to step on the gas it will grind and not move the same would happenwhen i tried stepping on the brake. I took it to the dealer and charge me 1800 to change the water pump and the evap cause there was a leakage. 2 days later the lights turn back on.
My toyota sequoia 2003 is having abs lights,brake light and vsc/trac lights on problem. Bought it brand new at the toyota dealer in hayward, california. Vsc/trac light came on when i first bought the car(brand new from the lot); they replaced the steering angle sensor. These lights are on and off through out the years. Found out the there is a recall last year, 2010, but i did not get any notice. Took the car to the dealer june 30, 2011, paid for the check up, initiated the flashing of ecu to correct trouble code c1247, and they said that ecu needs to be replaced and would cost me $1500.00 minimum, maybe more to fix the vsc/trac/abs/brake lights problems. My car is now 110.000 miles and according to toyota -tim howe of 1800 331-4331 hot line number, they can not give any free service and parts due to over 100k miles on the car. This is not my fault, there were 50,000 2003 toyota sequoia have been affected with this kind of problem. The fact that i did not received any recall notice to them,it is just fair ,toyota should cover the repair whether the miles is less or over 100k miles. I maintain my car to the fullest best, just to name one record, i spent $2000.00 for valves adjustments and belts replacements at the same dealer. I think toyota should cover this repair as per the recall issued on april 2010. This repair is a big amount of money on my part, considering my job is only temporary.any assistance to give pressure to toyota will be highly appreciated.
I just bought a 2003 toyota sequoia and noticed low oil pressure readings, i took it to the dealer and thank god they were aware of this problem do to a faulty oil switch replaced it no questioned asked, i also want to complain about the headlights, i left them on a couple of times and noticed there was no warning bell do they have them to install? i would hate to get stranded due to this problem.
While driving my 2003 sequoia on vacation, a partfell off from the bottom of the car.we took the car to a local mechanic who raised it on a lift and said that the part was the protective plate covering the gas tank.it had eroded off.he said worse than that,the entire frame was rusting and rotting out and felt that the car would be unsafe within the next year or 2.
2003 toyota sequoia: persisitant rotten egg smell in vehicle. Service and corp say type of gasoline. Have switched out gasoline brands and types for over 1 year w/ no change. The vehicle has produced severe health problems in family w/ increase in frequent headaches, bronchitis & asthma flare-ups and sinus infections.have notified dealership (route one toyota, inc avenel, nj) as well as toyota corp.. No response except "sorry for the inconvenience.. It's the gas.
Whiledriving, the owner smelled gas fumes from inside thevehicle. The fumes seemed to be coming from the vents. Whenthe window was opened the smell becameworse.the fumes made the owner nauseas which also caused her asthma to flare up.the consumer called the dealership, but nothing was corrected. . the dealership informed the consumer the reason she was smelling gas fumes was because she was using 89 octane gas instead of 87 octane and the computer was programmed for 87 octane.
My gas gauge sensor consistently drops below the ā€œeā€¯ marker when the truck has gas in it and especially when it is filled up.after driving about 50 miles or so, the gauge will move up some ; however, i have been relying on my dte monitor to let me know about gas. I have taken it to the dealer twice and both said ā€œthe gas tank needs to be dropped in order for repairā€¯ i was about to pay for the service but was told i had to make an appointment. However the service advise ask had i had it replaced before because there was a recall on that particular part several years ago. Please note i have never received any notice about a recall regarding the issue.please advise.
I notice on june 2, 2015 when i turn left or right that its hard and i took it into toyota on june 20, 2015 and they told me it was the steering extension shaft.i also took the sequoia in because even thou my gas tank was full the gauge said it was empty, and when i took it into toyota they said it was fine . But it keeps doing it and now i put gas in it because i don't want to run out on the fwy. It can cause an accident.
While driving at about 55 mph, the abs,track control sensor lightscame on and suddenly the acceleration stops i press the pedal to accelerate and there was no response i couldnot accelerate so i turn my emergency lights on, and accelerate again and this time it worked.but it's been doing that on everyday basisthe mechanic said is the vehicles computer, is there a recall for this problem? can someone help?
When driving about 45 or 60 mph the steering wheel shakes real bad an vibrates feels like i got a flat tire or feels like i'm gonna have a tire come off when i bought italso consumes a lot of gas ust to get real good gas mileage but now not so good juust to fill up twice a week but now sometimes 3 to 5 timeswhich is weird didn't know i had a recall warranty i have had to replace a lot of things especially in the emissions part for car bought newfuel line solenoids , purge solenoid, now it says i need a new valve vent solenoid. There is a vacuum leak other than that runs good doesn't over heator break unless i needed to but uses a lot of ga shakes real bad i don't wanna drivemorethan 70 mph all the tires are at 41 psi
We have had to replace the rear lock assembly and various other parts associated with it 4 times due to rusting.due to the part rusting it will no longer latch the door closed.the door can either pop open and thus cause a issue!when it won't lock inorder to drive the car it has to be bungee corded shut. Which isn't safe either.we have spent almost $3000 on these repairs from 2005 until today. Researching the web has revealed this is an issue with the sequoia system.toyota doesn't feel it is a concern when their 1-800 number is called and the issue reported.i feel this issue is a concern and toyota needs to fix this assembly issue.
Toyota sequoia rear door latch broke.can't open it from inside or outside.two previous door handles broke last year.driver door and passenger door.back doors are only ones that have lasted.three door handles failed on one car within one year.on a truck nonetheless, something that should be sturdy.what if they broke upon falling in an emergency?
All of a sudden the rear lift gate handle stopped working..a plastic part broke.i repaired the lift gate by drilling it and inserting a nut and screw to hold it in place thus making it stronger.that worked for about a year.it just broke again. *ln
2003 toyota sequoia vsc/trac computer problems causing unnecessary braking. Also breaking of rear door latch and inability to open rear door.
Inside door handles have broken off on three of the doors.the only door that still works is the driver's side.i have to get out of the car and walk around opening everyone else's door so they can get out of the car.this is obviously not safe in the case of an accident, fire, etc where i might not be able to open all the doors in time.i am thoroughly disappointed by the design flaw that lead to this situation.toyota wants over 200 per door to fix a problem that should never have happened.anytime a passenger is trapped inside a car it can become a dangerous situation very quickly.the second problem that i have with the sequoia involves the traction control system.it was fixed one time under a tsb, however, the problem has since returned.i do not feel like spending 100 for a diagnosis to tell me what i already know is wrong with the truck.
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia.the contact stated that the door handle broke off the inside of the vehicle, which prevented him from exiting the vehicle.within a year, the remaining four door handles have broken, including the handle on the hatchback.the dealer stated that they were aware of the failure however; this was not included in the warranty.the contact submitted a complaint to the manufacturer.as of december 5, 2007, the dealer had not repaired the vehicle.the failure mileage was 20,000 and current mileage 35,000.
I have a 2003 toyota sequoia and the door lock was vandalized in 2007 the door lock was opened and the windows down. Now it happened again in 2009 and how it is possible that this sequoia came with factory alarm which is '!@#$% because the lock can be open so easy they just detach it from the door so easy that you see it because the windows are down. I do not want another sequoia of toyota. What security do i have with this locks. It is so simple to open.i would like an explanation.what i do not understand is that how come they open the door and the windows go down i have to start the car for the windows to come down.this was at the morning. Imaging at night. I could not find a website to complain just your site. It seems that the door lock it not attach to the door it is over the door don't you think this is the cheapest way for a sequoia toyota it costs a lot of money and i paid for nothing. I do not feel secure in my sequoia. Can someone help me?i lost all my documents. I can not go to places because i think it will happened again and probably wont see it again. I am afraid to leave my car anywhere even at the garage because the alarm will never ring.can someone explain to me if the door is open how come the alarm never rang. I do not want to use it at again.
2003 toyota sequoia limited rear hatch handle breaks off. Can't open rear liftgate. This is a known problem since 1999 with toyota. There are several toyota forums with over 500 complaints of the same problem. Apparently, the handle part is inferior it is made out of plastic. The part has not been changed since 1999 and is still used. Most sequoia owners have had to have this problem fixed more than one time. The problem starts from water pooling in the hatch area under the liftgate. As a result, the lock /hatch handle area corrodes/rusts puts tension on the handle and then eventually breaks. The part fails without warning exceptthat the latch may be hard to open for quite awhile before completely breaking.i am the original owner and have had this latch problem since the first year of ownership . Ask anyone who owns a sequoia, and the will have or have had the same problem. The repair cost is approximately $500.00. This is a safety issue, you cannot access the rear properly and or get to the spare tire. Toyota dealership if out of warranty will charge you anywhere from $500 to as much as $800 dollars to repair the problem. Generally, they seem to tell the owners that it is a wear item.
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia.the contact stated that the two rear interior door handles cracked before falling completely off within a couple of days.the front passenger interior door handle cracked and fell off approximately one year later.the dealer was notified, but the failures were not corrected.the failure mileage was 70,000.updated 05/21/08
The interior door handles on my 2002 sequoia are both broken, one to the point that the door can only be opened from the outside after first rolling down the window.i had the same problems with the handles on my 1995 camry but figured that was due to it being outside all the time in the hot texas sun.my sequoia though is garage kept.this is not no doubt a safety issue.i also have a 2005 camry and its interior door.
Door latch failure - pasanger door handle did not return to closed position resulting in latch failure.while the vehicle was in motion and making a left hand turn, the door opened.
The rear latch of the vehicle rotted out and the tailgate opened while on the highway, also the two front door handles cracked on the inside at separate times not allowing you to get out of the vehicle from the inside. The new handles and latch were replaced.
Rear latch mechanism on 2003 sequoia with 48000 miles has rusted and will no longer keep lift gate closed, thus allowing exhaust into vehicle and presenting hazard of lift gate opening.
2003 sequoia. Vsc/trac lights come on just driving down the road. Plus parking brake light. Have to shut car off to reset. The dealer said my computer is not part of the recall so i must pay out of pocket. Looked on-line and found dozens of sites and thousands of people with the same problem. *ln
Our 2003 toyota sequoia has the vsc, traction light, emergency brake light, and trac off light are all coming on.the dealer told us that we need a brake job and the problem that i have is that this will be the third set of brakes in 25,000 miles.i have been reading quite a bit on this same problem with other sequoia owners on the edmunton's website forum and it is concerning to me for the saftey of my family and my self not too mention the brake jobs at every 7,000 miles.the dealer tells me that this is normal for brakes with heavier vehicles but that has not been my experience with suv's in the past.
For the past 6months the emergency brake light has come on and shut off randomly for extended periods of time.the dealership has no answer for why, but they said that there is nothing wrong. Now the vsc trac and vsc off lights will not turn off.the dealer says that there is no danger again but that it will cost 1600 to fix.if i do nothing then it will be fine too.none of it makes complete sense.
03 toyota sequoia. Vsc, abs, parking brake light came on. At 52,000 miles while driving. Yaw sensor defective.
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. While driving 55 mph, the contact approached a stop light and the emergency brake indicator illuminated and the vehicle would not stop. The brake pedal extended to the floorboard. The contact pumped the brake pedal and was able to bring the vehicle to a stop. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and turned it off. When the vehicle was restarted, the contact regained control. The vehicle was driven to the dealer (frontier toyota, 23621 creekside rd, valencia, ca 91355), but no failure could be found and the vehicle was deemed to be in good standing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact stated that the failure occurred a total of four times in the past eleven years regarding the emergency brake illumination and the vehicle not being able to stop. There were no recalls associated with the vehicle. The failure mileage was 135,000.
Vsc/abs skid control ecu failure.the dealership is saying that my 2003 toyota sequoia limited 2 wd 53,500 miles needs a new abs computer at a cost of $3,600.approximately 2 years ago i had the exact same thing happen, the car actually froze up and the dealership had it towed to their location to fix it, they said it was the third member and replaced that.now the same thing is happening and they won't do anything.
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the transmission began to jerk with the illumination of the vsc, vsc trac and engine warning indicators. The warning lights illuminated intermittently and until becoming permanently illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 107,342.
I have my a/c on and the brake light turns on and trac and vsc lights come on. This has been heaping since 60000 miles and there was a recall on it but not on mine. They do test and can't find the problem. When i trun the car off they come off.
It was raining, i was going around a turn ,10 - 15 mph the back tire started to spin, the vsc trac,vsc off,and abs lights came on, this is after the trk. Went to the dealer to check out a recall on the vsc. They said it wasn't under a recall,we parked the sequoia and wont drive it until it's repaired, safety reasons, i moved it , tried to go over a curbon an angle and the right rear tire just was spinning on the asphalt road. This cant be good for the sequoia ,its 4 wheel drive, andits making a noise, in the drive train ,clunking?? it slides in the rain (bad ) and wont stop on wet roads very well , it slides to a stop.i don't have alot of time to research the vsc problem ,but it sounds like all the sequoia's 03-05 have the same problem, for the cost of this trk. I hope toyota will fix this problem.
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. While attempting to accelerate from a stop or parked position, the vehicle did not accelerate. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure was not diagnosed. The failure mileage was approximately 96,000.
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. While driving 15 mph, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the brakes. The vehicle started to decelerate on its own. In addition, while driving 70 mph, the same abnormal noise occurred and the vehicle decelerated. This was a recurring failure. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that more information was needed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
My wife was on freeway, driving our 2003 toyota sequoia limited 2wd, when vsc light lit up and a buzzer sounded. At the same time, her vehicle started to decelerate on its own, causing vehicles behind her to have to brake to keep from rear-ending her vehicle. This was accompanied by a horrific grinding and banging sound. My wife found a safer place to pull to the side of the freeway and stop the vehicle. A tow truck was called and vehicle was "flat-bed" towed to repair garage.
While consumer was driving the check engine light/trac light, andabs braking light appeared on the dashboard and remained on.then, vehicle stalled.consumer was unableto restart vehicle, and had vehicle towed todealer for inspection.mechanic determined that the battery needed to be replaced.consumer informedmechanic that this problem recurred andhad not been resolved.
Put my sequoia in park and shut off .igot out to go into gas station, as i shut the door to the vehicle, the car jerked and began making a grinding noise and proceeded to go in reverse back.i went to get into the vehicle to make sure i had gotten it into the park position and it was.i couldn't stop it and by that time it was too late for me to get away from the vehicle.it ended up pinning my legs between a concrete barrier that protects the gas pumps and the door of my vehicle.eventually, it folded the drivers side door backwards making it parallel to the front bumper and released me to fall to the ground.it then continued in reverse until it finally hit a parked car and stopped.all of the witnesses, including the actual police officer noted in their statements that they found the car in park.at this point, toyota is not taking responsibility for this and a neutral party who quickly checked the sequoia said they found no problem with the car staying in park so there would probably be nothing further done.
A 2003 toyota sequoia 2wd/limited was placed in park with the engine running on a down slope driveway.the driver exited the vehicle, opened up the back to get something to deliver.the person began walking up the sidewalk to the front door when an eye witness noticed that the car was in foward motion and yelled a warning.the vehicle struck a closed garage door and knocked it out of place and stopped the vehicle.the driver ran to the car and the gear lever was in park.the engine was shut off and the vehicle was towed to the dealership.
I have a 2003 toyota sequoia and my vsc trac,vsc off lights stay on. I have been told it is the transmission however it is a defect from toyota. The abs light and check engine light comes on as a result. I have seen lots of complaints on this issue as well and think that toyota should do a recall to fix this problem.
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia.while driving approximately 25 mph the electronic stability control system and the traction control system warningindicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The failure occurs intermittently and without warnings.no repairs have been made. The failure and current mileage mileages were84,000. Updated 12/9/09 updated 12/10/09.
2003 toyota sequoia with vsc warning and engine lights illuminated. Customer states they came on after he hit a bump in the road. Dealer said it was fine and if they didn't go off call for an appointment. Mechanic determined it was the oxygen sensor was frozen in the exhaust manifold..the consumer stated the gear shift lever began hitting the windshield wiper lever when shiftingfrom park to drive. Upon removing the plastic covering from the steering column the dealer discovered that the shaft lever and assembly was completely broken on one side and hanging by a thread on the other.
When shifting the transmission in to drive all the lights work effectively, but the light that indicates the vehicle is in the d position (drive) burns out.this is a safety problem that may cause an accident.this is a common problem that the dealer is aware of as a consistent defect.
Seat belt - driver's side shoulder belt anchor bolt came completely loose and was hanging free. Authorized dealership repair.*la
Rear seat belts on my toyota sequoia 2003 are defective. This is the 2nd seat belt replaced due to it locking up.
3/22/17, driving om i 85 highway from greenville, s.c. To ga.. Smelled something burning, turned off my air and radio. Seat began to heat up. 45 minutes to go. Parked did not get back into the car until 4/3/2007. Noticed side of seat covered in smoke and seat adjusters melted and blackened. Unable to adjust seats. Took car back to greenville to dealer week of april 10th. Told i had to report this to corporate. I called corporate and they asked me to send pictures, i did, corporate sent inspector out on may 15th, 2017. Promised a response in 30 days. This is my only vehicle, i was fearful, but i continued to drive it. I waited on a response, and made several phone calls, and was told pictures were sent to china, and it would take more time. I continued to call corporate and in august i finally received information telling me that i had caused the problem and toyota would not fix my car. I have had the suv serviced as directed by the manuel by a toyota dealer since i purchased it in 2003. I did nothing to cause this malfunction in my power position control system. I informed corporate several times that this was aggravating my already injured back because i could not adjust my seat.i am now scheduled forback surgery next month.this malfunction could happen to someone else and i am fearful of my what could have happened to me and what could happen to someone else.i had about 223601 miles on the car at the time of the incident. Please investigate.
Passenger side, middle row, folding seat does not latch.had problems w/ it being very difficult to latch starting around one year of us, later became impossible to latch.dealer says the bar in the seat is broken (but now out of warranty).$800+ to replace, dealer offered $300 discount toward repair.
Street lights came on, svc, track off and abs.that will cost around $1150. Plus taxes. That i think is not right because it's been many complains about this matter. And for this mileage it shouldn't be the time please we need help because if we get minimum wage than we won't be able to afford it. Please help.
Started car up and put it in reverse all the sudden these lights came on and the bakes now fill funny.
I have had my rotors and brake pads changed a few times due to a conspicuous issue with my vehicle.at braking times during any slight "hard" stop, coming from either highway or street speeds the vehicle starts to vibrate on the front end. Tires seem to be wobbly and shake quite a bit. Nearly had a few accidents due to this phenomena.have taken my vehicle in for servicing at reputable repair shops and have had rotors "cut" and new brake pads installed frequently. Have even had to buy new tires, even though not needed, based on dealer recommendation. Seems there is an issue with these toyota vehicles after having done some research and spoken to a few other sequoia owners.catastrophic brake failure is a possibility on these vehicles. Will it take an injury or even a death to finally have someone delve into this issue?
I just had to spend over 1,200 to have this repaired as my local toyota dealership insisted it was routine ear and tear.my breaks would not work, and i just had new ones put on 09/2015, and the vsp light kept coming on and off.the car jumps, and something has not been right. I almost hit someone and had to use the emergency break to stop!
I have a 2003 sequoia with 253,000 miles on it. About a month ago, while driving on a flat, dry road at about 30 miles per hour and slowing for an upcoming stoplight, my vsc off, vsc trac and check engine lights all suddenly came on. Apparently this is a known issue with this year vehicle. I am struggling now to figure out how l will afford to take this car in for repair and l am angered at being put in this position. This was an expensive, luxury suv when we bought it and the manufacturer should own up to this bad part. If i'd wanted a crappy made car, l wouldn't have wasted $40k on this one.
Parking brake disintegrated into a pile of parts.i had had the brake replaced twice, and was determined to find out how this could have happened when i drive and brake normally.i had 6 mechanics look at it extensively until the last one figured it out.what we determined: 2003 sequoia's brake design swivels the gripping "wings" (c-shaped) from one single pin (or point) to grip the center to hold the car in place.this design allows these two "wings" to catch on each other.since this happens every time i release the parking brake and go in reverse, i am forced to go "forward", to unhitch these two pieces, in order to back up.(newer designs use two pins for the two brake "wings", so they do not catch on each other.)i have learned the only way around this was to always park in a place that i can pull forward.since that is not usually possible, i am not able to set the parking brake most times.i end up relying on my engine to hold the car in gear to keep it from rolling...not a safe way to park!i do believe there was a recall on something like this, but they missed my 2003 model.this is a safety issue since my engine may not stay in gear one of these moments.can anyone help?
I have my a/c on and the brake light turns on and trac and vsc lights come on. This has been heaping since 60000 miles and there was a recall on it but not on mine. They do test and can't find the problem. When i trun the car off they come off.
Vsc traction and abscontrol warning lights stay lit. Lights would go on and off and now stay lit all the time so have no warning if abs system is functional or has other issues.lost the ability to turn traction control on/off. Took vehicle in for service at dealer, 3-26-07,and was informed it was a manufacturing defect with an internal component, yaw rate sensor. Reported to toyota and requested assistance in repairing as this appeared to be a manufacturing defect. Toyota denied claim. Have seen vehicles produced 1 month earlier are now under recall for similar issues nhtsa campaign # 10v176000. Dealer cost to repair at time was $1433. Have experienced braking oddities on occasions.
Takata recall.the parking light would come on intermittently, and we had it looked at by a toyota dealer.they recommended to replace the ecu, which we did.this didn't fix it.the car got worse and started shaking when i drove and when i stopped it would shake and make a grinding noise.we had it looked at and the braking system serviced.the problem is still there.this is a common problem with this year and a dangerous flaw in these vehicles.
Vsc, check engine, brake lights keep coming on. No traction control when button pushed. Driving highway speed traction control beeps when not even appropriate. Have had several times trying to brake, no brakes light comes on almost crashed due to no brakes! i have researched recall my vin# not listed. This is ridiculous! unsafe! toyota needs to recall more vehicles. Not a happy toyota consumer!
When driving on the freeway the abs, vsc trac and brake light all came on at once. Since then i notice a problem when i brake at higher speeds the car seems to shake as though the abs is not being applied properly. The dealership said there was a recall on this which was a simple software update. Now the dealership tells me these parts need to be replaced. How do i know that a simple update is not the fix or that the new parts wont have a similar issue in the meantime i am stuck with a vehicle that's not braking properly when it seems this should be fixed by the manufacture
While executing a slow speed left turn(10-15mph) i braked lightly to execute another left turn when the parking brake and traction control lights lit up on my dashboard along with diminished brake power and a grinding noise. I applied them again a little more aggressive to stop my vehicle..same response. I coasted to about 2-3mph and the lights were still showing but i recovered brake power. At my destination(3 blocks away) i turned off the vehicle. On my return trip back home, there was no sign of dash warning lights and i had full braking power. @home i immediately called toyota usa and they did not acknowledge any ongoing problem. After going on an online forum i discovered numerous complaints about the same problem...some of them actually going to toyota for the problem, and some of those stated the problem returned..my son ran an obdii diagnostic to find numerous codes for the abs ans ecu and brakebooster system.fixes range from low brake fluid to a complete replacement of said systems costing thousands of dollrs. I feel this is a serious safety issue that toyota should address. [dateline problem happened 6-27-19...]i have no choice now but to warily trust toyota to run a diagnostic on my vehicle for solutions....please help
I was driving down the highway and my vsc trac lights came on along with my engine light. When i got home, i looked at my vehicle manual to determine what had happened. I attempted to remedy the problem as suggested by toyota, unfortunately, nothing changed. Approximately 2 weeks later my brake light intermittently turned on & off. Less than 5 months earlier, i had my all of my brakes replaced, so i can't imagine that my brakes are faulty. I became alarmed by these electronic miscues - so i went online to explore whether this was a common thread with other sequoia owners. I discovered very quickly that there are many people who have had problems with their vsc / engine/ and brake lights becoming activated. I was hoping this problem might be covered under a recall, but it appears that it is not. I am hoping for a remedy that won't have extensive costs to me.
We bought this 2003 sequoia limited 2 wheel drive new, and it has been a good car over all. But the vsc tracs, brake lights have flashed on and off sporadically at different speeds, when driving and or when braking. They usually don't effect the car, but recently we have experienced them all coming on when braking, and we seem to loose power and the power steering is lost momentarily until we come to a stop, and shut it off for a few minutes.this happened most recently last week when coming into an intersection driving about 30mph, and all of the vsc, trac, and brake lights abruptly came on, there was a grinding noise, and it seemed to have lost electrical power, trying to come to a stop, i could not stop in time for the intersection, but was lucky enough to avoid being hit by cross traffic, it could have been a lot worse.it sounded like something fell apart underneath. I inspected it and saw nothing, but know that this is a major safety issue that toyota should address and pay for being a recall item. I called the toyota hotline and was given a case number for this issue, which was a recall in 2010.took it to the dealer, and they weren't able to replicate the issue. Stated it was a bad computer, and some vsc module sensor? didn't state toyota would cover the cost or help with the cost. Even though this has been a known issue with toyota sequoia's for years, and was a recall item.this is a safety issue that could result in a major accident. Why would toyota not cover the cost to fix this if it is a recall item? i want it fixed but with the miles i have on it, don't want to spend much money on it, especially an item that is a recall problem with many like mine.what should i do? wait to have an accident, hire a lawyer, and sue?frustrated toyota owner in texas.
Vsc trac, vsc off, brake, abs lights... All on, all at once. There is obviously a quality control issue with these that toyota does not want to be on the hook for. Many others went to the national highway safety program and filed a complaint. If they get enough of these they will go to the manufacturer and issue a recall.
The vsc off/ trac off and check engine and brake light all came on.the brake started to jump and the car pulled hare to the left.i turn the car off and back on the problem went a way but the lights all came back on. However there are a lot of people having this problem with their sequoia and i have seen no safety recall for this.
Abs, vsc trac, andengine check lights on. Brought to the shop . Mechanic stated it's the computer need to be replaced for more than $1000 and up. Search internet and lots of owners have the same problems,can somebody do something about it please.
I went outside and turned the car on and noticed that the abs, vsc off, and vsc trac dashboard lights came on and did not turn off. I drove the vehicle around the block and the lights remained on. This is a known manufacturer defect with the computer that controls the abs / vsc trac system on the 2003 sequoia. I have had the computer modules replaced for this issue before and 60,000 miles later the same parts have gone out again. It is unsafe to drive an suv with the vehicle skid control and abs systems not functioning.
I have had persistent problems with the front brakes rotors warping.new ones do not last very long before they warp.my vehicle has approximately 155,000 miles.my i have asked my trusted service mechanics to use toyota parts.the dealership parts department told my mechanics that they do not recommend replacing the rotor with a the original toyota part as they have been warping.they recommend up sizing the rotors, which is what toyota has done on some vehicle. I have talked to a toyota service department about replacing the front rotors and brakes. They gave me a quote but said they would not give any warranty on brakes.i talked to toyota's 800 number they said there were no recalls or eligible upgrades and that my vehicle was not part of the campaign they had for the brakes. They would not elaborate if any of the 2003 sequoias were part of the campaign.they gave me a case number.my primary concern is that the brakes or brake components are undersized which is manifested by the repeat warping of the rotors.the undersized brakes could be a hazard under certain circumstances.
While i was driving at an approximate speed of 40 mph, i noticed my brake, trac off, vsc trac, engine light all came on at once.i noticed that braking was not as responsive (increased braking distance; abs doesn't seem to be engaging) and when speeding to over 50 mph, the vehicle feels as if it is slowing itself down.it is currently an expected heavy rainfall season where i am and having the vehicle in this state is very dangerous especially when the brakes are not working effectively or when it starts to slow itself down suddenly.after shutting the vehicle down and restarting it after about 2 hours, the lights mentioned are still illuminated except the brake light.after reading all the other similar complaints, i am surprised toyota is not paying for all aspects of this defect associated with the vehicle and not driver misuse.
My vsc/vtc lights have been on since i have owned my vehicle. I also have a brake light that comes on constantly. I am only able to reset the brake light by turning off my vehicle and restarting. I have replaced all 4 rotors, calipers and fuel lines more than 3 times since buying the truck new.brake pads are changed in the front tires continuously! there is a serious problem with the brake system in this truck! i was told by many mechanics that the only way to get theskid control / traction control lights to turn off is to have toyota figure out what is wrong with the brake system in the sequoia's.also, i believe there should be another way to open the back hatch to this vehicle other than the plastic handle on the outside which breaks repeatedly!! if there were an emergency on the inside of the truck and the only exit were the rear of the vehicle, there is no way to open the rear tail gate from inside!!!once that stupid plastic handle on the outside of the vehicle breaks, you cannot open the rear hatch on the sequoia!! it becomes a death trap in the third row seating area!!
I just bought this used 2003 toyota sequoia on may 25, 2012. I noticed the warning lights indicating a defective traction control system and abs system on my way home from the dealership. They assured me the system works fine and that it has something to do with the computer module. All the following warning lights are on at the same time:trac, vsc off, and abs lights. I also checked the vehicle history on the toyota website and it is recorded that the toyota dealer worked on this problem on 07/23/2009 when the car had 97,187 miles. I have done a lot of research on this and it seems 50,000 sequoia's were recalled for this problem, however, my sequoia's vin was not on the list. Please help. In addition the lighting on the dashboard does not work.
Toyota sequoia 2003 - within months of taking new car delivery, vsc abs and trac lights would blink intermittently and on occasion the auto would decelerate.as the issue was intermittent, dealership was unwilling/unable to diagnose.trouble would continue with less frequent deceleration but more frequent warning light illumination until, after a few years, the warning lights stayed on and involuntary deceleration seemed to cease.two different factory dealerships provided two different diagnoses.one said yaw sensor and other sensors need replacement (out of warranty); the other, more recently said that brake booster and actuator need replacement (out of warranty).vehicle continues to brake normally and abs does function keeping the suv steerable during panic stops.traction and stability control issues were not tested by this driver.search of internet based user groups shows this problem common in earlier year sequoia/tundra models.costs of repairs range from $1600 for yaw sensors to $3700 for brake booster and actuators.toyota usa is unresponsive unless repairs are undertaken and makes no warranty of cooperation should repairs prove ineffective or unnecessary.this appears to be an ongoing issue with this and other 2003 toyota sequoia sr5 and limited models.
I have been having this issue with the electronic stability control with my truck for several months.i have taken it to the dealer 3 times and they have been unable to determine what the problem is.they first told me i had to replace my shocks and springs all the way around.that didn't fix the problem.as far as i can tell they don't have any fault codes to work with from the computer.i live on a windy road in the mountains. Everytime i go around a turn, which is all of my road, the traction control kicks on, the brake peddle pulses and the breaks grind until i come out of the turn and my wheels are straight.just in time for the next turn.this is very dangerous.i can't stop my truck fast if a deer or other wildlife runs across the road.this happens all the time.
Going around a turn in the mountains at a slow speed, my traction control kicks in and there is a grinding noise, i loose the use of the brakes completely until the traction control turns off.i took it to the dealer and they told me my springs and shocks were bad.i replaced all 4 of the springs and shocks and the problem persists.this is very dangerous and scary.
I was driving the truck when i heard a noise in the tires like they were falling down i had encounter this when i had the truck new . But it is stop and 10 years later it is doing it again i believe the dealer should fix it because i read a lot of people have this problem it can cause a accident .so i'm concern and would like to get it fix thanks .
Concern started with a vsc and traction control warning lights in instrument cluster coming on and off in an intermittent fashion without pattern or external cause.the warning lights would not remain on but instead would glow for a brief bit of time and then extinguish.the vehicle did exhibit a spontaneous deceleration on several occasions while operating at low speed (less than 20 mph) and on level, smooth ground.the episodes were brief and normal brake operation return immediately once speed dropped to approximately 5 mph.inthe decades that i have operated this automobile, the warning lights went from lighting intermittently to being illuminated continuously; the spontaneous breaking has seemingly ceased since these lights have remained on.dealership and factory were informed of this concern with each service visit.dealership response was that they were unwilling or unable to diagnose an intermittent concern.once the lights remained on, i was initially informed that they suspected a defective yaw sensor and more recently, malfunctioning brake booster components; warranty period had lapsed and no extension was offered.attempts to correctly diagnose and repair this concern have dragged on for 10 years with dealership and factory position that repairs, be they diagnostic (the yaw sensor replacement) or definitive (booster and brake system), were not warranty issues despite their intermittent presentation during the warranty period.my periodic practical testing of the brakes demonstrates that the abs system functions properly despite warning light indications to the contrary.current dealership estimated cost to replace brake booster and actuators is $3800 with a 12 month warranty.toyota usa's position is this is not a warranty issue as of april 2013.
I took my sequoia to have an airbag recall fixed and a recall that has something to do with the skid control module before i took it to have these recalls done my 2 vsc lights (vsc off light and vsc trac light) on the dash were on and so was the engine light i thought maybe the skidcontrol recall would fix the vsc light but now both of the vsc lights are still on and my brake light is now also coming on when i start my vehicle when this happens my brake power is diminished and my vehicle shakes bad when hitting my brakes to slow down to make a turn or just to slow down in general at a stop light or stop sign this happens on the highway or wherever i'm driving my vehicle at the time but as long as the vsc lights and the brake light aren't all lit up on my dashboard at the same time my brakes aren't as diminished but both of the vsc lights stay on and my vehicle still shakes when i'm slowing down to make a turn. Also when both of the vsc lights are on along with the brake light my vehicle wants to spin the back tires when i'm taking off from a dead stop i have to let off the gas completely for a second then proceed.
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. The contact stated that the vsc skid control warning light, abs warning light, and service stability traction control warning light randomly kept illuminating. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who reflashed the ecu, but the failure recurred. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer several times and they did not address the recall repair since mid 2008 to 2015. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer for further inspection and diagnostic testing. The vehicle was also included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v286000 (air bags) and was waiting for the part from the dealer to receive the recall repair appointment. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 89,000.
When have the car on and running the traction light brake light and vsc light come on at the same time.
Problem one: "brake" warning light comes on at random but then doesn't come back on at next restart of car. Brake fluid and all mechanics are ok. Braking doesn't seem to be affected but i am worried that there will be an abs failure that i'll ignore because of this faulty warning light. Sometimes the stability control activates for no reason at low speed. Problem two: frame is nearly rusted out. There is a recall for the similar tundra, and supposedly a recall for these particular sequoias in some states, but nothing comes up for my vehicle in indiana. Vehicle, purchased from toyota dealer oxmoor toyota a year ago, is unsafe to drive.
At random times, the vsc and brake lights will come on. When this happens, the brakes do not work properly. They severely grind and stopping is nearly impossible. The only solution is to completely turn the car off and restart. I have taken my vehicle to toyota many time over the course of several years. This is very dangerous as i have children riding in the vehicle!! toyota either said there is nothing wrong or that a sensor will need to be replaced which costs approximately $1600.00. This is a common issue with older sequoias and should be a recall. It should be free of charge to the owner! i should not have to pay for something toyota did not do right!
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. While operating the vehicle, the traction off, vsc, and brake sensor lights illuminated. When depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to immediately stop and the braking distance was extended. The contact also indicated that the vehicle would sometimes hesitate to accelerate. The cause of the failures were not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vsc trac, vsc and the abs warning lights illuminated. The contact mentioned that when she attempted to engage the brakes, the brake seized, causing the vehicle to slide across the pavement. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the sensor position for the steering angle sensor needed to be replaced and the electronic control unit needed to be updated. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v176000 (electronic stability control, traction control system). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 130,000.
Upon normal driving the vehicle would not accelerate accurately and quickly enough after making a left turn. The vehicle would also randomly illuminate 3 indicator lights when the brake pedal is depressed. The 3 indicators are brake, trac off, vsc off. Before these lights illuminate the vehicle's brake pedal would become very hard to press causing the brake pedal to require much more force applied to it thus causing a decrease in stopping distance which is a very serious safety issue.
My vehicle has an issue with the abs skid control. When the mechanic ran thecheck it came back with error codes c1203, c1223, c1247. I purchased hated this vehicle because i have a growing family and i needed the third row seating.the problem with the braking system happens when i have to stop quickly, which is a a safety concern. I believe there is an issue with the computer and the skid control or anti locking brakes.
While driving, brake light illuminates - has been happening for past month.on 10/19/13, trying to stop at a light and when stepped on brakes, the abs light, tcs light, and brake lights all illuminated and the brakes failed - started pulsating.pavement was dry and did not step on brakes hard or fast - just slowing down for light.had to pull over to side to avoid hitting car.took to dealer said was abs computer and not in recall.extended warranty does not cover abs computer.service was not performed.looking to replace computer cheaper.dealer service check in lady said this is an issue with our year/make, yet there is no recall for failing brakes??
Vehicle stability control (vsc), traction control (trac), and antilock brake system (abs) dash lights continuously illuminated indicating that all systems are off or malfunctioning. Can confirm that the trac, vsc, and abs are inactive all or most of the time. The abs intervenes at random under normal braking conditions without cause at low speed (less than 20mph) and makes braking difficult and inconsistent in conditions where abs is not normally needed. In that situation the brake pedal becomes hard to depress and braking force is inconsistently applied with little control given to the operator in turn extending the braking distance without due cause or warning. After much research online i have found numerous reports stating identical and/or similar observations and experiences. It is my opinion that the problem lies in the vsc control module, a known problematic component on this generation of sequoia and more specifically model year 2003 vehicles. A recall for the vsc system was issued in april/may 2010 upgrading the control logic of the vsc system in certain model year 2003 vehicles. Let it be known that the vehicle in question had the recall work done in june of 2011 which did not remedy the issue as it has been either intermittent or constant since then.
Trac off vsc trac off lights illuminate.seems to be faulty sensor. Brake light periodically comes on with no issue with brakes. Brakes have been replaced and everything checked. On 2 occasions when the brake light is on, the antiskid control activates when the car is going less than 30 mph slowing down for a turn. The car is hard to control and shakes. After the car is turned off for awhile the brake light does not illuminate the next time you drive but will come back on randomly.trac off and vsc trac lights illuminate are on.
My vsc off and vsc trac lights says on and my abs light is also on as well.
One day the vsc trac, vsc off, brake, abs lights all came on the dash, shortly after this happened we received a recall notice in the mail stating this exact problem. So i made an appointment at our local toyota dealership for them to look at it and fix. The first time i dropped it off for the day they called after and said the machine to test the vehicle was down, and that it would be a day or two before it was repaired, well i needed my vehicle so i went a picked it up. About a month later i made another appointment and returned to the dealership where they finally tested my vehicle and proceeded to tell me that my vehicle did not fit the criteria for vin identification. I really do not know how this is possible considering all the information stated on the recall is exactly what is wrong with my vehicle. After days of research i have learned that multiple sensors and ecu needs to be replaced costing in the range of $2000.00 plus dollars. Also i have read multiple consumer complaints just like this one. These lights are on the vehicle for a reason and toyota put the recall out for a reason so fix the problems!!!!
The toyota sequoia went nose down and started to make a grinding noise pulling hard to the right. Loss of power happened and i had no control. I tried to accelerate but it seemed like there was no response. It has done this three times. I feel like i will hit someone or someone will hit me!
2003 sequoia vsc recall.
Vsc, trac, brake lights.
Nhtsa's conclusion that the sas ecu failure associated with toyota sequoias built from 2002-2003 under nhtsa investigation # 10v176000 is seriously flawed.while typically the sudden failure to accelerate or fail to brake associated with this issue is only annoying, it can be catastrophic under the right circumstances.for instance we had it happen in a parking lot when beginning to accelerate and then noticing a car pulling out quickly in our path.our brakes failed, the traction and brake warning lights lit, and we barely missed the car as it noticed us coming at it and quickly got out of the way.what if the car hadn't noticed in time to pull away quickly and avoid our uncontrollable car?what if it were a child running out between cars?what if it were to happen during our low speed accelerating and braking when we drop our kids off at school and other kids are walking among the cars now and then?the conclusion that it is not a serious safety issue due to the speeds involved in most incidents reported is simply ignorant or recklessly risk tolerant.does someone actually have to die before this is a serious safety issue? we will try to get the dealer to make this repair but since their are "no active recalls" listed on toyota's website for this or on nhtsa's, i can only hope they will fix it.
My 2003 toyota sequoia's abs/vsc/trac lights are on.now the brake light is coming on intermittently. We've had the rear and front brake pads changed recently.recently while we were coming to a slow stop at a gas station, i was pressing the brake and it made a loud grinding noise.it felt like the brakes were going to give out.immediately after, the brake light went on.i turned the engine off and the brake light was gone.a few times while at a stop light, the car will give a little jerk as if being hit from the back. Called toyota customer care center to file a complaint with them regarding the issue with the lights and brakes issue.did internet research and this is a very common complaint among sequoia owners...yet they still don't have a safely recall on this vehicle.the toyota representative said there was a recall for the ecu skid control system - but that my vin number didn't fall under the recall.we have taken it to an independent mechanic and they pulled the following codes: c1223, c1244, c1247 and c1310.it seems that if this is a problem that many sequoia owners are experiencing, toyota should fix it.please help!
Unintended acceleration, increased acceleration despite stepping on brake, , brakes did not stop car and crashed total loss.
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. While driving 55 mph, the contact approached a stop light and the emergency brake indicator illuminated and the vehicle would not stop. The brake pedal extended to the floorboard. The contact pumped the brake pedal and was able to bring the vehicle to a stop. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and turned it off. When the vehicle was restarted, the contact regained control. The vehicle was driven to the dealer (frontier toyota, 23621 creekside rd, valencia, ca 91355), but no failure could be found and the vehicle was deemed to be in good standing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact stated that the failure occurred a total of four times in the past eleven years regarding the emergency brake illumination and the vehicle not being able to stop. There were no recalls associated with the vehicle. The failure mileage was 135,000.
Vehicle almost lost control during a 25mph turn in light rain condition. The vehicle has brand new tires as well. This is a known issue with many toyota sequoia vehicles and toyota refuses to acknowledge fault. The failure to announce a recall on the vsc pressure sensor unit will cause the vehicle to lose control, skid, loss of abs and subsequently lead to crash.
The vsc trac light has been on (showing it is off), along with the check engine light.occasionally the brake light comes on too while driving.today the abs light came on.the only code that is coming up is for a weak o2 sensor.
The vsc, and trac, and brake lights all lit up while coming into an intersection, where i heard a grinding clunking noise in the drive train, as i tried to stop the vehicle, coasted through the intersection, made others braking to avoid me as i steered away from them. This has happened intermittently over the years but this was the scariest, as it happened going into an intersection. It has happened backing out of our driveway several times, on the highway several times. Toyota doesn't want to tie this issue to the recall regarding the vsc ecu trac light recall from several years ago. I've tried unsuccessfully to escalate this issue with toyota motor co.
I have a 2003 toyota sequoia with the abs vsc light stays on all the time does not clear. Diagnosed by toyota dealer and suggest to replace abs control unit costing 1500.00. Called american toyota headquarters for assistance. They brushed me off. I told them i work for honda as a technician and told them honda is very good in assisting customers with after warranty repairs. Still they did not care. I still have not have vehicle repaired. I'm hoping with all our complaints we sequoiaowners will get that justified recall!
We purchased a 2003 sequoia in august of 2003. The first thing that happened was the hood latch came off no biggie a $10 replacement everything a ok. Next came the oil pressure gauge it always read low. I took it to the dealership and was fixed,the cause was a faulty sender, no charge to me. On a routine oil change i asked for the alarm to be check because it was always silent. To my surprise the horn had come off lucky for me it was still under warranty so it was replaced. All this time the vsc/ trac off light keeps coming on. The dealer can't come up with a problem and they say just restart the car and they should come off. Now there is a grinding sound coming from my dash and the lights are coming on again so off to the dealership again. They can't duplicate the sound and the lights well maybe its my brakes and i have to get those replaced. I decided to wait on that.ok now since my kids like to ride with the back windows down and i can't stand the pressure and sound in the car. (it sound as if i'm in a helicopter) i decide to roll the back window down to stabalize the pressure and what do you know it doesn't work and now my vsc / trac off and abs lights are all on "all the time" .now i'm at the dealership again (everyone there knows me by name now) . The vsc/ trac off and abs light well that was a sensor that needed replacing and the window well guess what that was the grinding sound i had heard before . The motor needed to be replaced. Be ready to pay about $800 in parts and labor. Lucky for me i had purchased the extended warranty so i was left with just my deductible. I have owned 3 toyotas in the past and have always had that peace of mind "its a toyota" but now i'm not so sure. Toyota is not what it used to be. I still love the space and comfort of the sequoia but would rather do without all the service trips to the dealership.
'2003 toyota sequoia vsc/trac/abs indicators based on edmunds.com forums an increasing number of problems may contribute to uncontrolable accidents if this electronic computer is not fixed. Toyota dealers inidicate if an issue, car will resort back to conventional brakes & steering but examples on this were showing falsely. This appeared to need a fix immediately as the item was.ball joint) recalled about1-2 yrs ago, and now the problem was surfacing again.
Vsc and trac and abs lights come on 2003 sequoia with 38,000 miles for no reason.dealer says yaw rate sensor bad but have had problem with these lights since purchase in 2003.apparently, many sequoias from 2001 to present have problems like this.toyota needs to be do something.
Vsc/traction control off light has illuminated on dash when vehicle is simply sitting in a parking space, pulling out of paved dry relatively flat driveway, and driving below 20 mph on dry pavement. Problem is ongoing where the vsc/traction control off light comes on almost everyday.first time taken to dealership was told it would reset itself when suv is restarted.when taken to dealership second time a couple of months ago, was told an error was found and they reset it.still experiencing the problem and have scheduled a third appointment with dealership for january 13, 2004 to try to get problem resolved again.
Control panel dash 'brake' icon keeps coming on intermittently.the only way to get the brake icon on the dash panel not to illuminate is to turn the ignition off.the brake icon illuminates again after driving after driving anywhere between a couple of miles to thousands of miles.a couple of toyota dealerships could not find any problem with the vehicle.the last time the brake icon illuminated, i drove it to the nearest toyota dealership and they plugged in a computer analyzer while the brake light was on and the computer did not find any problems (no error codes).this has been going on since i had 20,000 miles.i am now at 128,000 miles.
I own a 2003 toyota sequoia sr5 with 95000 miles.vsc, trac, and abs lights came on.dealership said that the codes are faulty ecu.cost of repair was $1700.the following week lights came back on.this time they tell me it is a faulty speed sensor on the front right.they recalibrated the vehicle and said if it comes back the cost of the repair is $400.following week, the lights come on, same code for the speed sensor, so i have it replaced.two days later, the lights are back on.not certain what will code this time.after reading several posts online, it looks like this is a recurring issue with this vehicle.so, i'm filing a complaint sense there hasn't been a recall.
2003 toyota sequoia,vsc and abs lights came on and off several times @ 20k miles and now @ 80k miles. First time @ 20 k miles, dealer didn't find any problem so they said i might forget to tighten the gas cap...but now after 5 years, the vsc and abs light started popping up again when i was driving 60 mile/hour, i have brought the ca to dealer and this time they have charged me almost $ 500 to get these lights came off including a series of unnecessary parts replacing and tune up. Less than one month, these lights - vsc and abs came on again, brought back to dealer, they said it failed for another code which require another $ 500 to get it fixed. I was frustrated so i took the car back home, but i still feel unsafe when driving it. I think toyota should consider this issue and recall since so many customers have reported a similar issue - vsc and abs light intermittent issue.
My sequoia 2003 with 31,000 miles, it showed brake light on. So ithought the brake pads need to be changed so i did. But the light still came on and off some days. About 4 weeks after, vsc lights and abs lights came on so i took it to the dealer and was told that the computer unit for tracking must be replaced and would cost me part and labor $1650. Dealer pulled up codes c1241, c1231, c1223, and c1203. It seems from multiple identical complaints, toyota has made a faulty part and should make the recall for the safety of the customer.
Control panel dash 'brake' icon keeps coming on intermittently.the only way to get the brake icon on the dash panel not to illuminate is to turn the ignition off.the brake icon illuminates again after driving anywhere between a couple of miles to thousands of miles.a couple of toyota dealerships could not find any problem with the vehicle.the last time the brake icon illuminated, i drove it to the nearest toyota dealership and they plugged in a computer analyzer while the brake light was on and the computer did not find any problems (no error codes).this has been going on since i had 20000 miles.i am now at 128,000 miles.
Abs, vsc/trac lights are "on" all came up at the same time. It was a rainy day in houston, tx. Had to run 55mph at 65mph speed limit due to rain for safety pre-caution. At the time i reached my work place (approx 10miles from my residence), all 3-lights (abs, vsc, trac) turned on. I am the 2nd owner of this vehicle, acquired it from toyota dealer 15 october 2009. With this incident, got curious of any recalls, complaints or issues with 2003 sequoia. Unfortunately, i just realized that i am among owners having the same issues.
We own a toyata sequoia ltd 2003 model year. We took the vehicle several times to the dealer regarding braking issue. If we ever used the emergency brake, for some reason the right side front and rear brakes will start to lock up, that would shake the suv and we had to pull over. The dealer never determined what the problem was even though we ended up paying for repairs that never made a difference. Eventually we stopped using theemergency brake on our vehicle, that also stopped the right side wheels from locking up.during this period the car parked in our driveway also crashed into our garage and broke the garage doors. With emergency brakes on and in park, middle of the night we there was a loud bang, the suv had crashed into the garage; even though the suv was in park position gear and with emergency brakes on.
The brake light on my 2003 toyota sequoia has been recently coming on.i took it in for new bake pads and turned out i needed new rotors too. Not more than 18 hours later the light is still coming on?? i had a similar problem with the abs light coming on very frequently and had new brake pads put in, a new censor, and still nothing. Finally after i had taken it in on that ball joint recall, the light has never been on again. I really don't feel comfortable driving my kids around with a bright red "brake!" light on.
Abs skid control (ecu) and booster assembly malfunction. Dealer reports this as a safety concern that should not be happening and seems to be a pattern and concern yet toyota refuses to address the issue.
The abs and skid control lights are on in my 2003 toyota sequoia.the dealer states that the skid control computer needs to be replaced.so right now, there is no skid control or abs available on my car because of this computer is bad.toyota will not do anything about it and i have filed a complaint case 200810010613.this is a safety issue.
While driving along at city street speeds, during dry weather, on paved roads, my vsc trac and trac off lights come on. No other warning lights come on. Then a buzzer sounds for about 3 seconds. Then at the same time, a strange grinding sound comes from underneath the car, and the brakes seem to start working for no reason. I quickly pull over, turn off the car. I check the outside of the car and see no indication of running over anything. I then start the car and all the lights are back to normal (off). This happens about 2-3 times a month, for about a month or 2 now. I have not been able to determine any problems.
03 toyota sequoia. Vsc, abs, parking brake light came on. At 52,000 miles while driving. Yaw sensor defective.
2003 toyota sequoia vehicle skid control system applies brakes while accelerating. Vehicle will come to a stop and loose power while accelerating.
I have had an issue with my 2003 toyota sequoia.the abs and vsc trac lights came on.i have searched online to find out about this problem and have found it to be a habitual problem.on the morning of may 24 i had a collision with a deer.all four brakes locked up and i went into a skid and hit the deer.the things that i have read is its a electrical problem but it is not.toyota has an issue here that puts its owners in an unsafe situation.this needs to be fixed.if there were habitual seat belt issues or airbag issues this would be taken care of.this is a major safety issue because i though i had working abs brakes and due to some kind of design failure i did not.
2003 toyota sequoia with inadequate brakes. Consumer states that he needs to stay further back from other vehicles. He also states that the rotors were warped a second time a week after having them machined.the consumer stated the problem exacerbated when he would tow a small utility trailer.the consumer stated he was aware that a tsb had been issued which stated the brakes were too small for the weight of the vehicle.
2003 toyota skid control computer,i am writing to request that a formal complaint be filed to toyota. I recently took my car into my local toyota dealership because of a few lights that we on in my dash. The specific lights were the vsc, vsc off and the abs lights. After doing some research i see that this is a fairly common problem with toyota and their skid control computers. The problem is that it is not covered under the powertrain warranty and is a very expensive part to have replaced. My quote was for $1800 excluding tax. I purchased the vehicle with 47,000 miles and was offered an extended warranty up to 60,000, but it was a very expensive extended warranty so i decided to pass. The manufactures warranty for my car was 55,000 miles i believe and the lights came on at 55,500 miles....of course. I sincerely hope that there can be some sort of resolve for this such as a recall of the skid control computer or changing this issue to be covered under the power train section of the warranty as it is unfair for there to be so many people to be having the same problem around the same mileage and some of those people have serious consequences to the computers malfunction such as accidents and possible death. Please take whatever action necessary to solve this unnecessary issue.
Received toyota factory recall for corrosion-resistant compound due to excessive frame rust. Called local dealer and also factory toyota for appointment. Took the vehicle in to the dealership. One day later received phone call that my vehicle was safe and that they had sprayed this coating on the vehicle. I picked up vehicle and this corrosive chemical is dripping of the vehicle and is not drying. Concerned for environment and also, i have no idea of how vehicle was inspected assuring that the frame is safe.
The dash vsc trac & abs skid control warning lights on my 2003 toyota sequoia 2wd have been on constantly for a period of time.they first appeared when i started my engine before i even placed the vehicle in drive.this is my second such failure of this system.the first occurrence was just weeks after the factory warranty expired.the original estimate to repair was about $2100.after some complaining, the dealer split the cost with me.this should be recalled by the manufacturer or, by government intervention due to the severity of the defect and the potential for accidents and/or death resulting from the defective computer system causing the vehicle to lock up and lose power.
Traction control light, skid control light, abs light and check engine light all just came on while driving down the road. No previous problem noted.
I have a 2003 toyota sequoia that has been regularly serviced at a toyota dealership and has had no abs brake issues until this incident. Abruptly as i was driving, all the vsc/trac lights on the dashboard came on, there was a grinding noise under the car and the car came to a halt.i took the car to the dealer the next day (as it happened on a sunday) and was told this was a known defect in sequoias, but as the car was past it's warranty period it would cost me $1800 to fix.if this is a known defect that has the capability of causing a serious accident because of the abruptness of the issue while driving, i don't understand why this is not a recall issue. Will it take someone having a fatal crash because of this to get some action on this issue?
In april 2006 at 50,000 miles at an inspection it was recommended to replace front & rear rotors as they were rusted & could effect the safety of occupants as the brakes may not respond appropriately. Hello, i am in chicago! rust should be expected here, but not to the point of safety. Solution - spent money replacing all brakes & pads, then move south.
Vsc and vsc of lights are oncodes c1223 abs control system malfunction, c1231 steering angle sensor, and c1247 stroke sensor indicates needs the skid control ecu t 2.0 replaced skid control ecu 08/01/2010 check engine light found p0031 af sensor b1s1 t1.0 parts replaced. 6/01/2013 again vsc trac off service engine light on and dealership wants 1400.00 for new computer.
My vsc/abs/skid is constantly on now and before it was only intermittently and now it is also making a disengaged sound. So i went to the dealer and they said i need to replace my skid control computer which will cost me about $1600 plus labor. This is too steep for me. The reason why i bought toyota because of their dependability. I'm really disappointed on how the dealer and the manufacturer handling this problem. There should another reason why vsc/abs/skid would malfunction.
I purchased a 2003 toyota sequoia in november 2007.it has been at the dealer for the same problem 5 times.they just had a "rep" to come to this location to test the vehicle and they cannot find the problem.this problem has caused me to almost get in an accident as well as my wife.the skid control light will flash after making a turn (under normal conditions, going very slow) and the vehicle will not allow you to accelerate for 2 to 3 seconds. This problem occurs intermittently.it may go a week or 2 without occurring (depending on how much it is driven), and then the problem will surface.they replaced the main computer module, but the bottom line is that the problem still exist and this could become a serious matter for my family.it is not my fault that the problem does not occur when the dealership checks it or that an error code does not show up.the problem is there and something should be done about this.
While driving vehicle in heavy traffic, the vsc trac lights illuminated and power was lost.according to dealer, bill wright toyota, it will cost me approximately $1600 to conduct repairs which require an ecu change, even though this is a common problem and is mentioned several technical service bulletins issued by toyota motor corporation.when i questioned the immediate need for this repair, i was told that failure to have repairs effected presents a safety hazard.
Toyota sequoia vsc abs problemon this 2003 sequoia the abs brakes intermittently come on without warning, and with out the driver braking. This has happened only at slow speeds thus far. The vsc indicator lights also come on.
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia.the vsc, trac off, and abs light was illuminated on the instrument control panel. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealership. The current and failure mileages were 108000.
I have a 2003 toyota sequoia.the vcs and abs lights have come on. The abs system is not working. The toyota dealer wants $3800 to replace vcs ecu.my vehicle was not covered under the recent recall but it should have been.the brakes currently work but feel different when braking.
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. The contact statedthat the abs brake warning light illuminated and the brakes became extremely stiff when depressed. The dealer replaced the vehicle skid control sensor but the failure recurred when leaving the dealer. The contact confirmed that he had experienced the failure once before but no repairs were made to the vehicle. The failure and current mileages were 88,000. Updated 6/19/10 updated 07/22/10
2003 toyota sequoia limited, 5 months old, 5200 miles, check engine light came on at the same time as vsc lights.seems to be other reports of same incident.also, brakes seem to be inadequate for vehicle weight with loing stopping distance, and significant travel when parking brake applied (low pedal)
Abs, vcs trac light, brake light on/off.
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia.while driving between 5-10 mph on normal road conditions, the contact heard a noise and felt excessive vibration when the brake pedal was depressed.the failure occurs whenever the vehicle is in operation.the traction control and vsc warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel and remained lit until the engine was turned off.the vehicle was taken to the authorized dealer for diagnostic testing.the technician stated that the failure was related to the anti-skid computer system and recommended that it be replaced.the vehicle has not been repaired.the failure mileage was 60,000 and current mileage was 63,000.
I have a 2003 toyota sequoia.recently, the abs, vsc and vsc trak lights have come onthe dash and stay on.these systems are safety-related in that they control the braking and vehicle control when in an emergency situation.in the event of slippery conditions, the failure of this system would make a bad situation worse, by not allowing the driver to maintain control of the vehicle.
Vsc traction control & antilock brake light on.vehicle skid on wet surface while making turns at normal speed.
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia.the contact stated that the abs/dsc warning light intermittently illuminated on the instrument panel.the dealer assured the contact that the issue was nothing to worry about and was not a big deal.the issue was later discovered to be a communication error between the skid control and the ecm.the service dealer stated that the ecm should be replaced; however, the steering angle on the vehicle was also off and a re-calibration was performed.afterwards, while driving between 30-40 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal and heard a loud thumping noise.she felt vibrations coming from the brake pedal.while slowing down and switching from braking to acceleration, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate and coasted momentarily until reaching full acceleration.the failure mileage was 83,106 and current mileage was 99,000.
2003 toyota sequoia (2wd) without warning the vsc/trac system engaged while turning on dry pavement causing a loss in acceleration.this was the initial incident which was followed by multiple other incidents at random intervals.incidents occurred while making both left and right turns from a turning or stopping position.trac off "button" does not disengage the system as indicated in the owner's manual from a low speed.local dealership ran diagnostic test and recommended new tires/brakes but could not identify any "problems" with the vsc system other than the vsc system had engaged.after 4 new tires and new rear brakes were installed service tech drove vehicle and experienced the issue.he recommended documenting when the incidents occurred and under what circumstances in order to determine repair options.the vsc system continues to engage randomly causing a loss in acceleration when this occurs and is dangerous if driver has need to pull into traffic in instances such as turning onto major roadways.
Vehicle traction control, vehicle skid control, anti brake system lights come on when i first turn the car on.the brakes are nearly impossible to push in.after car is warmed up for 15 minutes seem to work fine.the dealership wants me to spend over $1000 for new part.
My abs, vehicle skid control and trac control system has failed.trouble codes indicate system failure and will require new abs, trac and anti skid ecu.i have not had the repair done yet.i am concerned about the safety without these features.i am aware that there are several people having this same issue.
During my work commute this morning the "vsc trac" and "vsc off" lights came on at the same time and stayed on.
Toyota sequoia 2003, vtrac and abs lights came up on the dash during a very wet interstate trek to michigan from california. Had no cruise control before this, the cruise control failed the year before during the same wet trek across country! the toyota dealer in saginaw michigan told us that the computer controlling the vtrac and abs was displaying fault codes and needed to be replaced, cost $1200. This is a 5 year old vehicle with 70k miles on it now (the fault happened around 66k miles) which is now much harder to handle under heavy braking, which we need more and more with the low quality drivers out there. If the gas prices weren't so high, this truck would be out of here here, but we can't afford to sell it for the current value, and buy another vehicle, so this suv will now be limited to trips where we need the storage/towing capacity. So, even though we have 2 cars, we only really have 1 1/2 now.
A few months after we purchased the vehicle in december 2004 we noticed that the traction lights are coming on periodically. We took the car to toyota service to check the issue and been charged hundreds of dollars for diagnosis and sensor replacement. However the problem was not solved and even got worst: the traction and brake lights were continuously on now. In 2010 we received a notice about a recall with regard to the above issue and brought the car to toyota dealership located at 4248 morse rd., columbus, oh 43230. The car was serviced but a few hours afterwards all the lights were on again. When we returned to the same dealership with the same complaint we were told that the recall was on the vehicle computer adjustment, which was done, and that and any additional services will be charged in full. We looked up the recall document and realized that it is clearly specified under remedy that: if the reflash cannot be completed on a particular vehicle, the ecu will be replaced with a new one. This service will be performed free of charge. Since the manufacturer dealership is refusing to comply with the recall requirements we would like to bring the issue to your attention and seek your intervention.
I purchased this vehicle in 2007 with 43,000 miles. Since then i have driven 30,000 miles in 4 years. When i first pick this car it looked great. The day i picked it up it had a dent in the back, and the dvd player didnt work and was replaced.there was a water leak that toyota had to repair and remove an odor associated with it. Later, i brought it in to have my gas tank level indicator repaired but was told that it was time consuming andbasically was advised that the dashboard had to be taken out so, i didnt get it done. I replaced my battery, constantly had my oil changed, as the paint started to peel on my left front fender. Tie rods were replaced that had broken, which was covered by the platinum coverage that i purchased for 1000.00. Ive had a vsc logic relay replaced and trim repaired that was lifting off. Now my coverage on the platinum plan was over 4-10-2010on the 17th of august my rear window would not go down, about three days later the brake light came on.on the 19th the 4 wheel drive control initiated and when its initiated to go off the center will continue to be engaged, blinking. Even till today when the vehicle is started up you have to dis-engage the 4 wheel drive. So i took it to toyota . Thats when this final horror began.i had my oil changed (sunday), and the next day (monday) i took it back for service.after they ran a diagnostic trend heres what i was told: the rear window motor was bad and needed replacing even though they know of the problems associated with the rear windows. 690.00 master cylinder assembly.1165.00 ccnter differential.2134.00 serpentine belt and tensioner.492.00
Vsc trac vsc off abs warning lights are on, took it to the dealer and had the brake booster replaced the warning lights returned, searching the net many other toyota owners have seen this problem, this should be a recall since braking is a safety issue.
Vehicle traction control, vehicle skid control, anti brake system lights have come on causing concerns of safety for my family.
Abs brake system failure. 2003 toyota sequoia.
Vsc off ad vsc trac warning lights come on unexpectedly in 2003 toyota sequoia.car often feels unstable for a moment when this happens.dealer has looked at the problem several times and has been unable to identify or repair cause.problem dates back to 2003.
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. The contact stated while driving the vehicle his vsc light andthe abs light would come on. The contact stated that it does not matter how fast he is going for this to happen. He contacted the dealer and they told him it was a computer malfunction. The failure mileagewas 30,000 and the current mileage was 90,000. The vin was not available.
Dt*:the contact stated the abs light illuminated constantly.also, while driving at 30 mph on wet roads, the vehicle skidded when the brake pedal was depressed.the vehicle was taken to a service dealer who determined that the vehicle stability control was defective.updated 9/13/2006 - the deceleration sensor was replaced.the vehicle extended warranty did not cover the cost of the replacement.
Vehicle makes a loud grinding noise from the front of the car when put in to gear. Vsc trac and vsc off lights light up and buzzer sounds. Once the lights and buzzer go off the grinding stops but the lights remain on. When driving the car feels very loose, like it is going to lose control. I brought the vehicle in to the dealership and they said that 2 computers , the vsc computer and the translator computer, failed. The dealership said that there have been manyinstances of this occurrence, and that the software used in the computers was bad. All of this happened at 39k miles and the warranty was up at 36k. Toyota has been negligent in the fact that this is a known manufacturers defect and there is no recall or warranty for these defects. I am not sure if this issue can cause injuries or death, or possibly re-occur.
Vsc/abs skid control ecu failure.the dealership is saying that my 2003 toyota sequoia limited 2 wd 53,500 miles needs a new abs computer at a cost of $3,600.approximately 2 years ago i had the exact same thing happen, the car actually froze up and the dealership had it towed to their location to fix it, they said it was the third member and replaced that.now the same thing is happening and they won't do anything.
While consumer was driving the check engine light/trac light, andabs braking light appeared on the dashboard and remained on.then, vehicle stalled.consumer was unableto restart vehicle, and had vehicle towed todealer for inspection.mechanic determined that the battery needed to be replaced.consumer informedmechanic that this problem recurred andhad not been resolved.
The vsc and trac trouble lights are coming on.the car occasionally thinks that we are skidding out of control and begins pulsating the brakes.this is very dangerous.the failure codes in the computer indicate that the skid control ecu needs to be replaced.this is expensive and not covered by warranty, but should be covered by toyota via a safety recall with an improved version.i have found a lot of complaints on the internet by owners having the same problem.
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia.the contact stated that the instrument panel lights remained illuminated.the dealer stated that the skid control ecu for the abs malfunctioned and they made the replacement.approximately one year and seven months later, the failure recurred.the dealer repeated the repair and charged half the cost.the failure mileage was 38,000 and current mileage was 59,000. Updated 01/09/08.*ljupdated 12/12/07
The anti-skid control engaged when the consumer was driving on dry pavement under 25 mph
Dt*:the contact stated while driving 15 mph and slowing to a stop, the antilock brakes failed causing the check engine and vsc traction light to illuminate.this occurred while attempting to apply brake pressure during normal braking on normal and snow covered roads.the vehicle has been to the dealership four times for inspection due to the antilock brakes.upon inspections, the dealership reset the computer to make the lights go off.the manufacturer was notified, however no repairs were made.updated 3/9/2006 -
The contact owns 2003 toyota sequoia. While driving approximately 25 mph on normal road conditions and applying pressure to the brake pedal there was a grinding noise and the vehicle began shaking. The vehicle began pulling to the right and failed to slow down. The entire warning light indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The driver applied continuous force to the brake pedal in order to decrease the speed of the vehicle. An authorized dealer stated that the failure was contributed to the anti-lock brake system. The vehicle has not been repaired for the malfunction. The contact had concerns of the safety hazard. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was 110,000. The current mileage was 116,000.
I was driving my car as usual to church on sunday 7/29/2007 when i noticed my check engine light, the trac off light and the vsc lights were on after reading the owners manual i determined that the car needed to be taken to toyota. I took the car in and was told that the repair was not covered and it would cost me almost 2500.00 to repair.when talking to the associate, he explained to me that the systems that had gone bad had to do with the way the vehicle will be controlled while driving and the anti-lock brakes.when i questioned him about the safety of driving the vehicle he told me that people had been driving without those units for years and my breaks may lock up but don't try to stop while going fast. I informed him that toyota had replaced the computer board for my breaks earlier (brake lights still coming on) and asked if it was possible that these things were going bad at the same time. He said it was not. I feel that this is a safety hazard to me and my family and should be taken care of.in trying to find some kind of solution to this problem, i read on tundra solutions where others have had this same problem. I was also told that both will need to be replaced at the same time. 2500.00 is a lot of money for a single parent. Nothing was done to correct this problem. What do i do?
Vsc/abs skid control ecu failure is a know issue by every toyota sequoia owner, but toyota claims that it's not an issue.this failure requires that vsc/abs skid control ecu be replaced.while vehicle is under warranty, toyota will try to do anything and everything possible not to replace the part, but once the warranty expires and you bring the car for repairs, first thing they tell you is that you need a new ecu costing close to $3000.00.
2003 toyota sequoia with 64000 miles.vsc/abd lights came on and did come off. The brakes failed on one occasion and quickly came back, but made metal grinding noise.car was brought to dealer, andwas out of warranty.i wa s being told o replace the computer system. They said since therewas a tsb, that they mightbe able to cover 1/2 the cost. There should be a recall on this problem.
Dt: brake system will grab and throw car into skid, but parts are failing intermittently. The switch on the dashboard does not shut it off.consumerhad no control of vehicle. It has beenin therepair shop, and found out steering angle sensor was bad, and replaced it.also, computer was defective.the vehicle's computer was replaced also. The technician could not confirm what failed first, why either failed, or why he could not find any trouble over one year ago, when consumer noticed blinding lights on the dashboard. The consumer feels that this is a safety hazard because driversdo not have control over this active 4 wheel drive system. Also the dash control will not shut off vsc (vehicle skid control), nor any other fuse, switch, wire, or other vsc's.*sb
On going problems with vsc.2003 (41,000 miles) toyota sequoia has been to the dealership 3 times now for the vsc activating and brakes engaging while turning a corner in normal, dry conditions.from 3 mph to more than 15+ mph the vsc engages and brakes are applied. Very dangerous!dealership has fixed problem each of the 3 times.car warranty is now over and problem persists. Dealership says for $1500. They will replace the vsc computer...utter non-sense!!!very upset that toyota continues to hide from this problem. While researching on line i have easily found hundreds of similar cases and complaints.....please do something!!!!!!
The vsc & trac lights are on constantly on my 2003 sequoia. My wife seems to lose control of the car when the brakes lock up at about 2-3 mph, especially when trying to make a right turn.this is extremely dangerous and i am concerned for her and my children (3) in the car should the accident occur due to this problem.i will take action in court against toyota should they not fix it.
2003 sequoia limited vsc / trac control lights have been on almost continuously since3/1/2007, indicating that the stability control and traction control were not functioning.at various times the abs kicked in even though the brakeswere not applied. In wet conditions on 3/17/07, the suv did not properly respond to brake or steering, causing the suv to drift into the oncoming lane.fortunately, there was no traffic in the lane at the time.this wasa huge safety issue. At the dealer, codes c1241, c1231, c1223, and c1203 came up.diagnosis - translate and skid control computers neededto be replaced.toyota tsbs br002-03 and br003-03 appeared to be related, and lead me to believe there was a known flaw in computer logic.
Vsc/abs skid control ecu failure on 2003 sequoia @ 56,410 miles (orignal owner). Ecu failure is a known issue by every toyota sequoia owner, but toyota claims it's limited. This failure requires that vsc/abs skid control ecu / yaw rate sensor be replaced.the repair cost was $794.20 for part and labor at the local toyota dealer.now, considering the severity of the defect and number of complaints on this site i'm very suprized not to see a recall notice to date.
Abs, vsc, and trac lights illuminated on engine start and will not extinguish.dealer ran codes, claims faulty master cylinder pressure sensor, stroke sensor, yaw rate sensor, and skid ecu: $2777.50. Vehicle mileage 69872.at approx 48k miles similar event with addition of engine light, replaced o2 sensor and resolved. Much experience with aircraft abs tells me very unlikely all sensors and computers fail simultaneous but dealer sticking to script, claims first ever seen this type problem.
My 2003 toyota sequoia has had multiple failures of it abs ecu translate.the abs ecu translate has been replaced twice and had been into the dealership six times without a resolution to the problem.the brake warning light has come on mutiple times.
My vsc/trac sensor has been going on and off and every time i needed to have it check, the problem never appears.except for today, the light has stayed on and my mechanic was able to diagnosed and verified it with toyota's tsb as a defective vsc/trac ecu and he recommended that i take it to a dealer for the replacement and installation of the new ecu.several tsb's are posted on the nhtsa website regarding this problem for my vehicle year and make.my complaint is, i feel that it is unacceptable that a computer device that plays a vital role in the safety performance of the vehicle should not have failed within 5 years, especially for a considerable cost to have it replace after the warranty period.toyota should have at least sent out notices to the owners regarding this potential problem.
Trac,vsc, brake light had been coming on and then going out.this particular incident involved them coming on during a turn into traffic at which time all power was lost nearly causing an accident. Dealer treated this as 2 different problems:an induction service was performed for the "hesitation" at my expense, and a brake booster gasket and assembly were installed under the warranty.the lights continued to go off and on from time to time, but the car did not lose power again after this "fix".the lights continued to come on and off intermittently until in august 2006 the check engine light and vcs/trac lights came on and would not go out.this time, my dealer replaced the oxygen sensor at my expense. Now, with 70,000 miles on 9-26-07 the vsc/trac & check engine lights came on while traveling on the road and will not go out on turning off the engine as they sometimes did in the past.i believe after reading all the complaints about this problem on various internet sites some sort of action should be taken at toyota's expense. I am also filing a report about the new rear window motor and hatch release handle i had to replace in july on this vehicle which alsois mentioned in many reports i've read on the internet. I can't tell you how many failures on the light situation i've had because they've been in the dozens.
2003 toyota sequoia (2wd) without warning the vsc/trac system engaged while turning on dry pavement causing a loss in acceleration.this was the initial incident which was followed by multiple other incidents at random intervals.incidents occurred while making both left and right turns from a turning or stopping position.trac off "button" does not disengage the system as indicated in the owner's manual from a low speed.local dealership ran diagnostic test and recommended new tires/brakes but could not identify any "problems" with the vsc system other than the vsc system had engaged.after 4 new tires and new rear brakes were installed service tech drove vehicle and experienced the issue.he recommended documenting when the incidents occurred and under what circumstances in order to determine repair options.the vsc system continues to engage randomly causing a loss in acceleration when this occurs and is dangerous if driver has need to pull into traffic in instances such as turning onto major roadways.
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. The abs and traction control lights illuminated and stayed on. The contact called the manufacturer who advised him to take the vehicle to an authorized dealer. The current and failure mileages were approximately 64,000.updated 03/14/12*lj
Vsc/abs skid control ecu failure.the dealership is saying that my 2003 toyota sequoia limited 2 wd 53,500 miles needs a new abs computer at a cost of $3,600.approximately 2 years ago i had the exact same thing happen, the car actually froze up and the dealership had it towed to their location to fix it, they said it was the third member and replaced that.now the same thing is happening and they won't do anything.
Vsc/abs skid control ecu failure on 2003 sequoia.ecu failure is a known issue by every toyota sequoia owner, but toyota claims that it's not an issue. This failure requires that vsc/abs skid control ecu be replaced at a cost of $1300 - $2100 depending on location.this should be recalled by the manufacturer or, by government intervention due to the severity of the defect and the potential for accidents and/or death resulting from the defective computer system causing the vehicle to lock up and lose power.
The trac off and vsc trac light are on on my 2003 toyota sequoia with only 46,422 miles.skid control will kick in even when driving less than 5 mph.engine also stalled once out on busy street as skid control kicked in.dealer diagnostic indicated bad skid control computer so abs and skid features will not function properly.this seems to be a common problem with 2001-2002 and early 2003 toyota sequoia.
My vsc & track off lights will not turn off.i lose control of my car at about 5 miles per hour due to this problem about once every other day.toyota advertises this break system as a safety feature on their website, yet dealership says it's not a safety issue. The dealership told me that the computer controlling this has failed & needs to be replace at a cost of $1300.my car is not yet 3 years old but just out of mileage warranty, so they said this cost was up to me to pay.my mother owns the same model & year sequoia & the exact same problem happened to her car & the same dealership fixed her problem at 36k miles but won't fix mine @ 46k b/c i'm out of warranty.my husband's employer had same problem at 40k miles on his 2003 sequoia & had to pay for the repair.i know personally 5 families who own sequoias & 4 of us have had the exact problem.the 5th just bought their car 4 months ago, so we are just waiting for their problem to occur.i'm meeting with the district factory rep tomorrow & will bring up the number of complaints on this website about the vsc computer failure.
Toyota has a widespread problem with their vsc system. My dealer wants $1800 to fix what toyota knows is a huge widespread problem for toyota tundra/sequoia. This is ridiculous and toyota needs to replace the vsc computer and engine control computer (ecc) for free. What a bunch of non-sense!
Failure of skid control ecu.failure initially intermittent, but e-brake light stays on to identify the problem.intermittent problem not identifiable, but failure prevents skid control from working.
My vsc/trac sensor has been going on and off and every time i needed to have it check, the problem never appears.except for today, the light has stayed on and my mechanic was able to diagnosed and verified it with toyota's tsb as a defective vsc/trac ecu and he recommended that i take it to a dealer for the replacement and installation of the new ecu.several tsb's are posted on the nhtsa website regarding this problem for my vehicle year and make.my complaint is, i feel that it is unacceptable that a computer device that plays a vital role in the safety performance of the vehicle should not have failed within 5 years, especially for a considerable cost to have it replace after the warranty period.toyota should have at least sent out notices to the owners regarding this potential problem.
Vtrac failure indications while driving my 2003 toyota sequoia. 66,213 miles. Had this checked while under warranty at 30,000 miles but it was not a hard failure so it was called intermittent. Current failure clears after ignition cycled but dealer says fail codes do exist that show computer is failing. Toyota has a service bulletin to replace computer if under warranty. Research on the internet showed countless failures of vtrac computer on this model and the tundra with the full failure causing vehicles at high speed to go from 70 mph to 1 with no power assistance and uncontrolled deceleration. Toyota is aware but doing nothing to remedy except repair if brought in at owner expense if not under warranty.
I am another victim ofthe ongoing problem for2003 toyota sequoia, vcs traction control light on. So this past weekend being on a trip the light come on and we took it to the dealership and gaves us a surprise repair $1,448.50 for part 89541-0c062and 896300c011 $751.54 so with labor some in the 2,500 dls.so i told the service guy what was the risk of driving this unit like that. In my own words is like having an 1980's suburban. My husband did a research on the internet on tundrasulutions etc.and there are a lot of cases of this problem arousing around 40,000 miles or less. We have a 4 year old son and we are "scared" to drive this truck without of any of the safety features now i was told that the traction control computer and the main computer needed to replace and that this will disable abs and traction controls.so this means that i have a 1980 suburban.we are very upset because we call toyota and they can't do anything about it, they refer me to the dealership service manager that probably can offer me a discount outside warranty.we need nhtsa to start investigating this issue there are thousands of users that already paid for this repair that don't even know how to file a complaint. Don't let this issue get out of hand,please don't waint until there are people hurt. My truck is worth around 14,000 the repair is 2500the repair is 18% worth of the whole vehicle.toyota knows about this problem if they sell a car with defective parts they should replace it.
Braking system module.
Vsc/abs/traction control computer failed.
I have a 2003 toyota sequoia limited 4x4. I have a problem with vsc/ trac light come and goes. I went to dealer when the car was under bumper to bumper warranty,dealer told me that i have low brake fluid causing that problem. But car was driven less than 20,000 miles at that time. Now car is out of warranty and i found out i have problem with computers controlling vsc. And it will cost me alot. I have found that lots of sequoia having similar problem as mine. I like to know what has to be done for this matter. The car now little under 40,000 miles.
Vsc/abs skid control ecu failure.the dealership is saying that my 2003 toyota sequoia limited 2 wd 53,500 miles needs a new abs computer at a cost of $3,600.approximately 2 years ago i had the exact same thing happen, the car actually froze up and the dealership had it towed to their location to fix it, they said it was the third member and replaced that.now the same thing is happening and they won't do anything.
The vsc and brake lights on our toyota seqouia 2003( 4wd ltd, 9000 miles) comes on without warning and goes off usually when the ignition is turned off. The cars seem to handle fine but i am concerned for our safety.
Our 2003 toyota sequoia has the vsc, traction light, emergency brake light, and trac off light are all coming on.the dealer told us that we need a brake job and the problem that i have is that this will be the third set of brakes in 25,000 miles.i have been reading quite a bit on this same problem with other sequoia owners on the edmunton's website forum and it is concerning to me for the saftey of my family and my self not too mention the brake jobs at every 7,000 miles.the dealer tells me that this is normal for brakes with heavier vehicles but that has not been my experience with suv's in the past.
The brake system warning light comes on daily for no apparent reason. The system resets when the car is restarted. Dealership, toyota of plano cannot findthe cause for this, and says it is just a glitch in the system with no fix. How is the driver to know when to ignor the light or respond to the light.
I own a 2003 toyota sequoia.at 10,740 miles, the front disc brakes were worn out and required replacement.the brakes should have lasted longer and suggests an undersized design of the braking system.toyota did perform a "courtesy" replacement of the brakes but i am concerned this is a safety issue needing investigation.*la
Our 2003 toyota sequoia has the vsc, traction light, emergency brake light, and trac off light are all coming on.the dealer told us that we need a brake job and the problem that i have is that this will be the third set of brakes in 25,000 miles.i have been reading quite a bit on this same problem with other sequoia owners on the edmunton's website forum and it is concerning to me for the saftey of my family and my self not too mention the brake jobs at every 7,000 miles.the dealer tells me that this is normal for brakes with heavier vehicles but that has not been my experience with suv's in the past.
The brakes on my 2003 toyota sequoia are obviously undersized for the vehicle weight.although factory equipped for towing, this is exasperated when pulling a trailer.there is no way i can stop if following at the recommended interval and the person in front of me stops hard.i have had to veer onto the shoulder numerous times to avoid a rear-end collision, and i maintain a greater distance than is suggested between my vehicle and the vehicle in front of me.i feel this should be a safety recall.toyota has admitted a design flaw by issuing a technical service bulletin on how to install larger brakes on this vehicle.
Inadequate braking, interior noises, oil pressure gauge.
My 2003 sequoia has 31,000 miles and already the front brakes have been replaced three times, back brakes replaced once and the rotars resurfaced three times.from what i've read on the internet others have had the same problems.my friend who had a 2001 model had the vehicle taken in and the whole brake system replaced due to a tsb.when i called the dealers they told me that the tsb only affected the years 2000 & 2001.however, the 2003 seems to have problems, too!i've never had brake problems until this vehicle.the first time i had the vehicle serviced at 6700 miles the service technician told me my front brakes had premature wearing and accused me of braking too hard but agreed to have to have them replaced under warranty and the rooters were machined.the second time the service engine light came on and at 17,500 miles our front brakes were touching metal to metal.the roters were also resurfaced at a cost of about $500.00.at that time the service manager convinced us that this was normal i've had other mechanics say it is not.at 30,000 miles i was infromed that my front and back brakes needed to be replaced and the roters again were resurfaced.we went to another mechanic and paid $400.i've read that the braking system on the sequoia is inadequate, tundras are having similar problems and the calipers are too small thus causing warping and the brakes to wear out prematurely.
Rotors have excessive vibration, despite good pads. Turning and replacing do not help--problem appears associated with poor design--rotors and pads are simply too small for suv.
Brake pads are wearing prematurely.*mr consumer heard a scratching noise like a rock was stuck in the rotors. When attempted to have them replaced, he was told the rotors were on a back order.
Rotors have excessive vibration, despite good pads. Turning and replacing do not help--problem appears associated with poor design--rotors and pads are simply too small for suv.
Braking system warning lights - on four different occasions, the brake system warning lights have come on requiring that i pull the vehicle off the road and shut the ignition off to reset the lights.error codes in the computer have resulted in replacement of brake booster / master cylinder assembly replacement, brake fluid sensor check, brake pedal switch adjustment.braking on this vehicle is inconsistant with overall concerns regarding brake system performance.
Received a letter from toyota for a limited service campaign, for rusting of the frame.i took my toyota to koons toyota in annapolis, md. They called me the next day and said it failed for rust.there was a hole in my frame and toyota would replace the frame at no cost to me. Then they called me to tell me it would cost $6,400.00 to replace everything under the vehicle, because it was so rusted out that when they took the parts off they would crumble.two days later they called and told me it would cost $6,900.00to replace parts.they called last night and said it would cost me $7,845.00 and they could not guarantee the price would not be higher.they sent me pictures of my frame and there is a large hole in the frame. My question is shouldn't i get my truck back in working condition without me paying for anything? i contacted toyota in ca.and talked to the rust specialist, and he said they would not pay for my parts. My husband and i are retired and live on a fixed income.we can not afford to pay for the parts.the truck has been paid for once, why should i take out a loan for a truck that has been paid for. The dealer also asked us to come pick up my truck if i would not authorize topay for the parts. When i picked up my truck today, they said if anything happened to the truck while i was driving it home, they would not be responsible, because i didn't get it fixed.please make toyota recall these rusted trucks back.the rusted frame alsoincludes tundras, because they use the same frame.thank you.
We bought this 2003 sequoia limited 2 wheel drive new, and it has been a good car over all. But the vsc tracs, brake lights have flashed on and off sporadically at different speeds, when driving and or when braking. They usually don't effect the car, but recently we have experienced them all coming on when braking, and we seem to loose power and the power steering is lost momentarily until we come to a stop, and shut it off for a few minutes.this happened most recently last week when coming into an intersection driving about 30mph, and all of the vsc, trac, and brake lights abruptly came on, there was a grinding noise, and it seemed to have lost electrical power, trying to come to a stop, i could not stop in time for the intersection, but was lucky enough to avoid being hit by cross traffic, it could have been a lot worse.it sounded like something fell apart underneath. I inspected it and saw nothing, but know that this is a major safety issue that toyota should address and pay for being a recall item. I called the toyota hotline and was given a case number for this issue, which was a recall in 2010.took it to the dealer, and they weren't able to replicate the issue. Stated it was a bad computer, and some vsc module sensor? didn't state toyota would cover the cost or help with the cost. Even though this has been a known issue with toyota sequoia's for years, and was a recall item.this is a safety issue that could result in a major accident. Why would toyota not cover the cost to fix this if it is a recall item? i want it fixed but with the miles i have on it, don't want to spend much money on it, especially an item that is a recall problem with many like mine.what should i do? wait to have an accident, hire a lawyer, and sue?frustrated toyota owner in texas.
As i came ro stop auto then pressed the accelerator the auto acted as if it didnt want to move but started out slow . This occured everytime i stopped and pressed to accell the auto. The auto was in motion , during turning.
I have had my rotors and brake pads changed a few times due to a conspicuous issue with my vehicle.at braking times during any slight "hard" stop, coming from either highway or street speeds the vehicle starts to vibrate on the front end. Tires seem to be wobbly and shake quite a bit. Nearly had a few accidents due to this phenomena.have taken my vehicle in for servicing at reputable repair shops and have had rotors "cut" and new brake pads installed frequently. Have even had to buy new tires, even though not needed, based on dealer recommendation. Seems there is an issue with these toyota vehicles after having done some research and spoken to a few other sequoia owners.catastrophic brake failure is a possibility on these vehicles. Will it take an injury or even a death to finally have someone delve into this issue?
I notice on june 2, 2015 when i turn left or right that its hard and i took it into toyota on june 20, 2015 and they told me it was the steering extension shaft.i also took the sequoia in because even thou my gas tank was full the gauge said it was empty, and when i took it into toyota they said it was fine . But it keeps doing it and now i put gas in it because i don't want to run out on the fwy. It can cause an accident.
I own a 2003 toyota sequoia with a severly rusted frame. It has aprox. 16" long rust hole in it aprox 1-2" wide,just under drivers floor at bottom of frame,right where the rear transmission crossmember attaches to frame. I have owned the vehicle since brand new (purchased in sept. Of 2002) and vehicle has just over 63,000 miles. Vehicle has never been involved in an accident. I made an appointment at local toyota dealer where vehicle was purchased and serviced and the toyota "fts" inspected it and took several pictures and documented it on 5/5/2011 and reported findings to factory and deemed my vehicle "unsafe to drive due to perforation in frame". I was instructed by toyota fts to contact toyota corporate headquaters and see what can/will be done by toyota. After 3 calls over a 2 week period toyota told me that they would do nothing to correct this concern although the tundra has the same issue with rusting frames and toyota is replacing them under an extension of the warranty and both vehicles use the same chassis type and are made in same plant. Upon research of this issue (via the internet) i find that i am not the only one with this issue and toyota seems to be treating all of it's sequoia owners in the same fashion.please look into this issue before someone who does not know their frame has rusted and possibly breaks causing loss of control possibly injuring or killing it's driver and or passengers. Toyota knows of the problem and their failure to properly protect their frame from rusting through due to enviromental conditions that are seen in certain parts of the united states (as stated by one of the customer service rep's that i had spoken to) when refering to the tundra and i feel that toyota is once again trying to exclude itself from any problems to the sequoia. This issue needs to be addressed as it was on the tundra and include the sequoia.
Frame is completely rusted and cracked in various areas.
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia.the contact stated that the abs/dsc warning light intermittently illuminated on the instrument panel.the dealer assured the contact that the issue was nothing to worry about and was not a big deal.the issue was later discovered to be a communication error between the skid control and the ecm.the service dealer stated that the ecm should be replaced; however, the steering angle on the vehicle was also off and a re-calibration was performed.afterwards, while driving between 30-40 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal and heard a loud thumping noise.she felt vibrations coming from the brake pedal.while slowing down and switching from braking to acceleration, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate and coasted momentarily until reaching full acceleration.the failure mileage was 83,106 and current mileage was 99,000.
2003 toyotya sequoia,steering angle sensor, part of the vehicle traction control.system activated unexpectedly at very low speedafter which system turned itself off.low speed prevented injury or property damage.car is currently inshop for replacement of steering angle sensor.
Vsc/trac off & abs failure requiring computer and yaw sensor replacement.i took my 2003 sequoia to the local dealers service dept. In 2006 because the lights mentioned above were on.they could not find anything wrong.i told them the car was making a loud noise and the steering wheel was pulling to the side - very hard to control. They could not mimic the problem and told me there was nothing wrong.i argued with them, but lost that argument.luckily for me the battery needed replacing in a few months, and when replaced problem went away.now that my warranty has expired (last month) the vsc/trac off and abs lights are on again. I didn't rush it in because of my prior experience or i would have had it in while it was under warranty.now they want $2200 to replace computer and yaw rate sensor. I see this is a very common problem and i am very unhappy with the service department and toyota. I contacted toyota and they refuse any responsibility although this is a very well know issue.it could be very dangerous under the right conditions.luckily my driving is in a very small community and i don't drive very fast.
The vsc, and trac, and brake lights all lit up while coming into an intersection, where i heard a grinding clunking noise in the drive train, as i tried to stop the vehicle, coasted through the intersection, made others braking to avoid me as i steered away from them. This has happened intermittently over the years but this was the scariest, as it happened going into an intersection. It has happened backing out of our driveway several times, on the highway several times. Toyota doesn't want to tie this issue to the recall regarding the vsc ecu trac light recall from several years ago. I've tried unsuccessfully to escalate this issue with toyota motor co.
Our 2003 toyota sequoia has the vsc, traction light, emergency brake light, and trac off light are all coming on.the dealer told us that we need a brake job and the problem that i have is that this will be the third set of brakes in 25,000 miles.i have been reading quite a bit on this same problem with other sequoia owners on the edmunton's website forum and it is concerning to me for the saftey of my family and my self not too mention the brake jobs at every 7,000 miles.the dealer tells me that this is normal for brakes with heavier vehicles but that has not been my experience with suv's in the past.
We had a steering leak, so we brought our vehicle for repairs. The mechanics discovered that our frame had advanced and unsafe levels of erosion and breakdown, far beyond the age and considered care of the vehicle. We found there was a frame recall on our make and model, but toyota is saying it expired two weeks before (july 31st). We were never notified once about this or any other recall for the sequoia, but receive other notices for our other toyota regularly.toyota is doing nothing to assist in repair or trade in (we purchased as a certified pre-owned toyota from a toyota dealership, mcgee in hanover ma three years ago) and we are left with a family vehicle that we owe $6k on, yet has no sale or trade in value due to it's compromised state, and one we can't drive our children in. We invested numerous repairs due to the vehicles age recently ($2k this winter, along with new tires, etc), anticipating this, like other toyotas we have owned, would get us a couple more years.after opening a case with toyota and reaching out to the dealership, we are left frustrated and with no options, and stress and cost are accumulating as we deal with car rentals, etc.due to the fact that we don't have a car and cannot afford total replacement at this time.sincerely,[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Dt: brake system will grab and throw car into skid, but parts are failing intermittently. The switch on the dashboard does not shut it off.consumerhad no control of vehicle. It has beenin therepair shop, and found out steering angle sensor was bad, and replaced it.also, computer was defective.the vehicle's computer was replaced also. The technician could not confirm what failed first, why either failed, or why he could not find any trouble over one year ago, when consumer noticed blinding lights on the dashboard. The consumer feels that this is a safety hazard because driversdo not have control over this active 4 wheel drive system. Also the dash control will not shut off vsc (vehicle skid control), nor any other fuse, switch, wire, or other vsc's.*sb
The trac/vsc lights on my vehicle illuminated and my car's brakes and steering failed for about 30 seconds, at this time my vehicle skidded a few feet to the right and i hit the curb. This was is a school zone and luckily no children were hit.internet searches say that it is a faulty skid control ecu that will cost $1500 to $2000 to replace. I cannot afford to replace this and will be forced to unsafely drive the vehicle.
'2003 toyota sequoia vsc/trac/abs indicators based on edmunds.com forums an increasing number of problems may contribute to uncontrolable accidents if this electronic computer is not fixed. Toyota dealers inidicate if an issue, car will resort back to conventional brakes & steering but examples on this were showing falsely. This appeared to need a fix immediately as the item was.ball joint) recalled about1-2 yrs ago, and now the problem was surfacing again.
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. While drivingapproximately 40 mph the vehicle suddenly accelerated and the steering wheel locked causing the vehicle to crash into a wall at his residence. The vehicle was towed to an auto body repair shop. A police report was filed.the vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The contact previously experienced a failure with the rear axle detaching from the vehicle. The rear axle was replaced and the vehicle was repaired.the approximate failure mileage was unknown.
I took the sequoia to a mechanic to repair a clunking noise in the front and squeaking noise in the back.upon examination, the mechanic noticed unusually advanced rust and corrosion for a vehicle of its age.for safety reasons, the mechanic warned against driving the vehicle until repairs were made. Mechanic had to cut out front passenger control arm bolts, rear shock mounts, and other hardware due to the corrosion. Mechanic noted that future repairs will require the same cutting and replacement of new hardware.this corrosion issue may be related to the 2000-2003 toyota tundra recall of 2009, since the sequoia shares the chassis and manufacturing facility with the tundra.
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. While driving approximately 45 mph over a bump in the road, a rattling noise was heard underneath the vehicle. The contact continued to drive the vehicle to work. Upon exiting the vehicle, the contact checked underneath and found that the rack and pinion bracket was fractured and detached from the frame. The vehicle was driven to the dealer (bay ridge toyota in bay ridge, new york, 718-439-3737) where it was diagnosed that the front part of the vehicle's frame was severely rusted and the rack and pinion bracket was detached from the actual frame. The contact stated that the frame was replaced in march of 2013 by the same dealer. The vehicle was not repaired for the recent failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 194,000.
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. The contact stated that the interior door molding was bending and looked as if were melting or separating. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that she would have to replace it. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure andcurrent mileages were 52,000.
Toyota sequoia - consistent failure of the traction control system while driving. This issue has been addressed by the dealer multiple times to no successful repair. We also have had significant issues with the rear window seals leaking and causing the window motor to fail.
I have a 2003 sequoia and the safety concern is on the plastic trim around the door frames on the interior of the vehicle. My vehicle rolled trim is coming loose around all four doors. Only one edge is coming loose but therefore leaving a razor sharp edge exposed. I have already had to doctor my daughter and grand daughter because of this safety issue. If safety is number 1 in the car industry then this needs to be reviewed. [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. The contact stated there was severe rust and corrosion deterioration on the frame of the vehicle. The dealer advised replacing the rear axles at the owner's expense. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vin was not available at the time of the complaint.the failure mileage was 100,000 and the current was unknown.
The rear latch of the vehicle rotted out and the tailgate opened while on the highway, also the two front door handles cracked on the inside at separate times not allowing you to get out of the vehicle from the inside. The new handles and latch were replaced.
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. The contact noticed that the entire vehicle frame was fractured. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted at 800-481-7948 and stated that the vehicle should be under the year 2008 model to be included in the recall. The approximate failure mileage was 176,735.
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. The contact took the vehicle to davenport toyota (located at 1501 e 53rd st, davenport, ia 52807, (563) 391-4106) for a noise that was comingfrom the chassis while driving. The dealer diagnosed that the frame was badly corroded through. The vehicle was not repaired. Three hours after leaving the dealer, while driving 55 mph, the frame fractured and the rear of the vehicle shook violently left and right. The contact was able to coast the vehicle to the side of the road. The contact drove the vehicle slowly to his residence. Once the contact arrived home and looked underneath the vehicle, he noticed that the rear passenger side was completely corroded through. The contact stated that there was no coating on the frame, which caused the metal to corrode badly. The vehicle was taken back to davenport toyota where it was inspected and the contact was informed that the frame was corroded through and there was no resolution for the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided a case number. The approximate failure mileage was 186,000.
Our vehicle was deemed unsafe to drive by a toyota dealer due to an excessively rusted frame that has prematurely lost its integrity. The "limited service" campaign that was implemented by toyota on our car (1/9/2013) was ineffective in preventing the disintegration of the frame of this vehicle. I have since learned that the frame on my vehicle was already known to be defective and it was recalled by toyota for replacement on the toyota tundra. Why then hasn't toyota recalled the very same frame on the toyota sequoia on account of a known defective and unsafe frame?
I received a recall notice from toyota for my '03 sequoia limited and took it to kolosso toyota (appleton, wi) for frame inspection and application of a material that prevents corrosion, due to a recall, in 2014. I called kolosso to schedule my truck to be seen well before the due date of 7-31-14, in june 2014. Kolosso said it had to order the special "kit" to apply material to my frame and scheduled my inspection and application for early august 2014, after 7-31-14 (due date). They said the kit wouldn't arrive until august and there was nothing anyone could do. Everything would be fine because the kit wouldn't even be available until august 2014. I received a frantic call from kolosso on 7-13-14 while i was working literally 2 hours away in milwaukee, wi that my truck had to be inspected in appleton that day in order for the recall to be valid. Kolosso said it was their fault for scheduling me in august 2014 but toyota suddenly deemed 7-31-14 the absolute deadline for the recall. So i had to leave work unexpectedly to drive 2 hours away for inspection. An extreme inconvenience! the dealership did not compensate me in any way for my upset. They placed all blame squarely on toyota. I said, as a customer, i had done everything the dealership said and i had done nothing wrong. This argument was between kolosso and toyota but i was penalized.as of this date, 2 years later, kolosso has still not applied the special coating to my frame to prevent corrosion. I have never received a call from them to schedule this.i feel this is illegal. I complied fully with the recall by the deadline.i have received no indemnification in any capacity. And since that time, i've gotten recall notices for other things but if kolosso won't help me, what am i supposed to do? they're a toyota dealership. I am a completely disgusted toyota victim with a body frame that is likely corroded.
I purchase this 2003 toyota sequoia in 2003 brand new and at the moment the frame is rusting at an alarming rate. I would like to know if the manufacturer (toyota) is making any plans to rectifying this problem?
Truck frame rotted
The trunk latch/handle/lock.i have had it replaced 3 times by a toyota dealership. There's is clearly a manufacture defect and there's needs to be a recall.the last time the toyota dealership i. Austin texas replaces iti had a 12 month warranty. In exactly 14 months the same thing occurred again! this is ridiculous to say the least and i am tired of paying600 (parts/labor) to repair, when toyota is aware of the problem!note: when the handle breaks there is no access to the spare tire because you have to life the trunk to access the spare time. I have had my vehicle towed twice scorn tire issues because the spare could not be accessed. The last occurrence i was stranded on side of the road at 2am.
Rust issues with the frame - there was a recall that expired 2014 but was not notified of this
Rusted through of frame. Completely unsafe to drive, vehicle could literally break in half. Outside of the years toyota included in the class action lawsuit previously filed
Replaced o2 sensor and was unable to obtain sticker due to frame is rusted. Have three teenage drivers using truck and is now unsafe. Have owned vehicle since 2007 and have serviced at woburn toyota in woburn,ma.i have never got an email or mail from toyota pertaining any issue. When asked about it said been out for a while!!!
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. The contact stated that there was extensive rust and corrosion with at least three spots along the bottom of the frame near the welds. Due to the failure, the contact was uncertain if the frame would fracture. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in any frame recalls. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 102,000.
My 2003 toyota sequoia has rust holes through my frame to the point where it is unsafe to drive. I have to drive it as it's my only vehicle and i have 2 small children that i have to take with me. Toyota usa said they performed a treatment to the gram in 2012 and that their is nothing further they will do to resolve this blatant safety issue. The fact so many sequoia owners are reporting this and nothing is being done by toyota is appalling. I have submitted pictures of an area near the drivers side front wheel. The sway bar is barley being held on due to the rust.
Received toyota factory recall for corrosion-resistant compound due to excessive frame rust. Called local dealer and also factory toyota for appointment. Took the vehicle in to the dealership. One day later received phone call that my vehicle was safe and that they had sprayed this coating on the vehicle. I picked up vehicle and this corrosive chemical is dripping of the vehicle and is not drying. Concerned for environment and also, i have no idea of how vehicle was inspected assuring that the frame is safe.
When taking my 2003 sequoia to have the power steering issue i was having, i was told the frame was so rusted out is was unsafe to drive.i called toyota customer support and was told there was nothing they could do to cover any costs involved in repairing or replacing the frame.
Frame has rusted through.
Brought vehicle in for service/schedule maintenance which was not completed; was advised by service technician that there was a hole rotted in the frame behind the driver side front wheel. Was advised to call customer experience center & open a case number with them. Was advised similar problem with the tundra & tacoma models.
Two weeks ago we were told that the frame had rusted through and the car was unsafe to drive. After doing research we found out that toyota had a limited frame repair offer but we missed the deadline. We were never told by toyota or the dealership service team about the recall or the damage to our truck. We had our car serviced at the dealership numerous times. The mechnic that told us about the rust told us it was dangerous to drive. The truck only has 120k miles and we are the original owners.
I took the sequoia to a mechanic to repair a clunking noise in the front and squeaking noise in the back.upon examination, the mechanic noticed unusually advanced rust and corrosion for a vehicle of its age.for safety reasons, the mechanic warned against driving the vehicle until repairs were made. Mechanic had to cut out front passenger control arm bolts, rear shock mounts, and other hardware due to the corrosion. Mechanic noted that future repairs will require the same cutting and replacement of new hardware.this corrosion issue may be related to the 2000-2003 toyota tundra recall of 2009, since the sequoia shares the chassis and manufacturing facility with the tundra.
I took my sequoia to the dealer for it's regular service. I was called and told that there is a 50 cent size hole in my frame (passager side) i was told toyota had a night mare with many of there sequoias having had the frame replaced. He said according to toyota mine was recalled and sprayed with some type of spray over the entire frame. I told him that was impossible since i am the second owner and i had it during the time he referenced and toyota never contacted me about this issue,nor did they spray it. For if they did you would be able to tell it all over the under-body because of the over spray. There in nothing under the body except a rusted faulty frame. I contacted toyota they said the same as the dealer and that if my suv had been a year newer they would put a new frame on it, even though they use the exact same frame. Toyota knows what they are doing here.
Excessive frame rust. Unable to pass inspection. 135k miles. Many other 1st generation sequoia owners with same issue. 2nd generation sequoias recalled for same issue. Toyota's extended warranty undercoating solution is a scam.
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. While washing the vehicle, the contact noticed severe rust on the frame. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 145,000.
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, the brakes failed to respond as the vsc and check engine warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a private mechanic where it was advised that the entire underbody carriage was rusted, resulting in diminished braking capability. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 140,000.
The vehicle was sent into toyota when we received a letter to have the frame sprayed ,due to living in cold climate where salt was used to treat roads. Now frame is totally rotted and rusted making it unsafe to drive. Toyota is only replacing their tacomas and not the sequoia from the same year.
My car has 136,000 miles on it, and the issue is rust. The whole bottom frame of the car is completely taken by rust. Its a hazard to drive because it seems like the car will fall apart! please help make toyota aware of this situation. The car has an abnormal amount of rust!!
Took vehicle to local toyota dealership due to steering issue - when i would hit a bump i would loose control of the steering.inspection showed the vehicle under body and frame has completely rusted, there are sever holes and the trailing arm has separated from the frame. I am not the original owner, but toyota had a recall on the frame during the prior ownership and the vehicle was serviced multiple times at a toyota dealership during the recall and the problem was not addressed.toyota refuses to offer any assistance at this time.
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. While driving at an unknown speed, the serpentine belt snapped. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the serpentine belt snapped due to the frame and both parts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 173,000. The vin was not provided.
I just purchased car. Tried to put car on lift for new tires. At flynn's tire found out frame is rusted out behind front wheels. About 3 ft. On both sides . It was covered up with duct tape , body putty, then painted so it would not be noticed. No pictures taken
Took 2003 sequoia to baierl dealership on august 26, 2011 in cranberry, pa for 130,000 mile check up.mechanic noticed "hole' in frame behind front right wheel. Upon further inspection with another mechanic there are several areas where frame is rusted through behind front wheels. Toyota says this issue is not covered under warranty.upon investigation on this site and others, it seems that model years 2000-2003 tacoma's, tundra's and sequoia's all have this issue. Toyota has extended the warranty to address this issue on tacoma's and tundra's, but not sequoia's for some reason. The vehicle will not pass inspection now and toyota themselves have said i would have to take it to a body shop where it could possibly be repaired, but no guarantees. I am looking for a resolution to this issue.
To whom it may concern,we are the original owners of a 2003 toyota sequoia. The vehicle has developed considerable frame rust damage over the years rusting through and creating a dangerous situation and has been deemed unsafe to drive by the toyota dealer and other mechanics who have worked on the vehicle. Recently, i took it to penn toyota, 2400 northern blvd, greenvale, ny 11548 for an oil change and the service manager there refused to put the vehicle on a regular lift because of fear of the frame collapsing (see attached service receipt). This is a family vehicle used with our 3 kids and we are extremely concerned for the safety of our family when driving it. The corrosion is so bad that areas of the frame have crumbled off and there are significan holes and cracks along the driver side of the frame including frame brackets and support sections. We have reached out to toyota and they tell us there was no recall for this specific vehicle. However, there have been other frame recalls for similar models (see attached copy of warranty enhancement letter csd limited service campaign (lsc) csd certain 2001 through 2004 model year sequoia vehicles frame inspection). We need to resolve this issue as soon as possible and are looking to toyota for some assistance with this most important matter. We have been loyal toyota customers and have enjoyed our sequoia experience over the years and look forward to staying loyal customers and able to drive our car for many more years to come provided this issue is resolved to our satisfaction. Please see attached photos of the rusted frame showing the damage. Your assistance in this matter is greatly appreciated. Warm regards
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. The contact stated that the undercarriage was corroded. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician verified the failure and sprayed with lubricated substance. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was not provided. The failure mileage was 98,000.
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in for routine service, it was discovered that the frame of the vehicle had experienced rusting and corrosion. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer hendrick toyota located at 9505 w 67th st, merriam, ks 66203 and the manufacturer were notified of the failure however, no assistance was offered. The contact indicated that the vehicle was inspected in 2013 under a manufacturers campaign regarding the failure however, no failure was found. The failure mileage was 181,000.
I purchased a 2003 toyota sequoia on may3, 2017. After the inspection performed on may 8, 2017, i learned that the frame is completely rusted. It will not pass inspection. After some research i learned that there was a limited service campaign for certain vins of this car from the years 2001--2004 (see https://www.toyoheadquarters.com/threads/2001-2004-toyota-sequoia-rust-corrosion-on-frame-condition-lsc-csd.200/). I checked with toyota and the vin on my car was not part of the limited service campaign for frame replacement, but my car did get a corrosion resistant treatment from toyota in 2012. It is very clear from the pictures of my frame and the inspection report from the toyota service center that the condition of the frame makes the car unsafe (it won't pass inspection). Therefore, the corrosion resistance treatment did absolutely nothing. I contacted toyota and asked them to reconsider my car for the frame replacement. They told me that the limited service campaign expired in 2015. The frame on this car needs to be replaced. Toyota wouldn't tell me why some of the toyota sequoias received the frame replacement and why others didn't, but my car (and probably many others) aren't drivable and aren't safe with the current frames. Toyota needs to be thorough and safe and recall the rest of these cars with defective frames.
When you grab the rear handle to open the rear hatch, the handle assembly becomes disengaged from the assembly inside the door.this is the second time this has happened.when you google the following, "sequoia rear latch" or "sequoia rear latch cable" or "sequoia rear larch problems" or "sequoia rear hatch problems" you will get hundreds of hits.this appears to be an ongoing problem.sequoia inside door handles also repeatedly break.every time there's a break with the rear latch, it's a $500 fix.
We had intermittent off/on of interior lights while driving, but only during left turns. There was no (important) "door ajar" alert which normally would present as a red icon warning on the dash, there was no warning light. I worked as a mech. Engineer and tested all doors for "play", how tight the door closed. The right front passenger door was loose. I opened the door, checked if the seatbelt was shut-in with the door but all was normal. I wiggled the latch which is screwed in by 2 large star/allen screws. That was it, it was very loose, it took 5 turns to tighten each one. I checked the other doors, all were just fine.the door would have opened if this latch came all the way out, even belted in, a person could be injured.
Everything under my truck is rusty.everything is full of corrosion, especially the frame, and some parts are starting to fall.and the frame to break, toyota should be able to repair this immediately
Anti sway bar cannot be connected back to frame since the frame is rusted. I was told that in order to fix it, i would need my entire frame replaced and that none of this was covered under any warranty or recall. Estimated cost of repair is estimated to be at least $13,000.the vehicle is not safe to drive.since the sequoia has the same frame as a tundra, why isn't the sequoia frame rust problem also being recalled like the tundra?
2003 toyota sequoia limited 4x4 failed massachusetts inspection this month for a severely rusted frame with severe perforation. Additionally, the rear suspension and trailing arms may break off at any time. The vehicle was recalled and had a coating applied several years ago - this only masked the problem. The vehicle was always garaged. The engine and body of the vehicle are in good condition. The vehicle has 300,000 miles and runs well. The toyota dealer deemed the vehicle "not repairable." the vehicle was also deemed unsafe and advised to take off the road.
When i came to pick up my vehicle from my personal mechanic (june 2011) after he had replaced the brake pads and rotors, he warned me about serious undercarriage rust.despite my vehicle only having 64000 miles on it at the time he indirectly suggested selling the vehicle in the next year or two as this premature rusting will be a very serious problem that i won't want to deal with.i wonder why the tundra had a recall on the frame and not the sequoia?is this vehicle safe?
The rear window motor and window tracks have rusted completely.the motor has failed and the window tracks are completly rusted away.the window is not unoperable.there is a short in the o2 sensor wiring underneath the vehicle.there is currently a recall on the above vehicle regarding frame rust.i believe that the above complaints are directly related to the rust issues that this vehicle has.
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. The contact stated that the chassis on the vehicle was rusted out and the frame was fractured. The vehicle was driven to hudson toyota (599 nj-440, jersey city, nj 07305, (201) 942-1156) and the contact was informed to call the manufacturer. The manufacturer informed the contact there were no recalls to cover the repairs. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 160,000.
Frame is rotted so bad that axle rod seperated from the frame. My mechanic told me not to drive it homeas it is extreamily unsafe. Rear axle could fall offthe vehicle. Found this outwhen i brought it to my mechanic for tire service
Frame developed 14mm rust perforation at transmission support cross member despite corrosion resistance compound being applied as part of limited service campaign by the manufacturer. Weaker frame reduces the structural rigidity and compromises safety in the event of a collision. Sudden frame fracture may also lead to a loss of control of the vehicle.
The undercarriage on my sequoia has much rust.it is an '03 that has been garage kept since new.my husband has an '03 acura with absolutely no rust... Yet has faced the exact same conditions.i saw the recall for tundra undercarriage rust and wondered why the sequoia (which is basically the same frame) wasn't included. I've read about many sequoia's that won't pass inspection due to undercarriage rust.
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the rear door latch opened independently. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnosis or repair. The manufacturer had not been made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 165,000.
In july 2006 at 52000 miles i went to exit the vehicle and the door handle breaks off in my hand. Dealer said not covered as it is wear & tear. I am not a tough guy, but cheap plastic handles, especially on the driver door as it is the most used? $139 is a waste of consumer $ and for an extra dollar they could have made a stronger handle.
To whom it may concern,we are the original owners of a 2003 toyota sequoia. The vehicle has developed considerable frame rust damage over the years rusting through and creating a dangerous situation and has been deemed unsafe to drive by the toyota dealer and other mechanics who have worked on the vehicle. Recently, i took it to penn toyota, 2400 northern blvd, greenvale, ny 11548 for an oil change and the service manager there refused to put the vehicle on a regular lift because of fear of the frame collapsing (see attached service receipt). This is a family vehicle we use with our 3 kids and we are extremely concerned for the safety of our family when driving it. The corrosion is so bad that areas of the frame have crumbled off and there are significan holes and cracks along the driver side of the frame including frame brackets and support sections. We have reached out to toyota and they tell us there was no recall for this specific vehicle. However, there have been other frame recalls for similar models (see attached copy of warranty enhancement letter csd limited service campaign (lsc) csd certain 2001 through 2004 model year sequoia vehicles frame inspection). We need to resolve this issue as soon as possible and are looking to toyota for some assistance with this most important matter. We have been loyal toyota customers and have enjoyed our sequoia experience over the years and look forward to staying loyal customers and able to drive our car for many more years to come provided this issue is resolved to our satisfaction. Please see attached photos of the rusted frame. Your assistance in this matter is greatly appreciated. Warm regards
So many problems with this vehicle, and a major problem not only with this vehicle but other years and models as well the paint bubbling and coming off the vehicle especially hood area and top of vehicle, has to be bad paint toyota is using
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia.the contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, a loud banging noise emitted from the front end of vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician stated that the front passenger chassis was rusted.the manufacturer was notified of the failure.the approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
The frame on my vehicle cracked, and this caused the top of the strut to come up through the floorboard.the toyota dealer, body shop, and independent insurance appraiser say that this was not caused by an accident or other impact.they said the frame had metal fatigue and simply failed.this poses a serious hazard if a lightly driven vehicle such as mine, well-cared for and driven in a suburban setting, the frame would crack in 8 years.i saw online that there was a frame recall for 2001-2003 tundras and sequoias (which share the same frame).the recall was for only 18 states where there is heavy snow, causing the frames to rust through.toyota was forced to replace the entire frame.i believe that the frames were faulty from a manufacturing defect for this to occur.i want to make sure that you have this information as it may be part of a more wide-spread problem that toyota is not telling anyone about.
Rusted hole in the frame, driver side. Passenger side already had work done to the frame by previous owner. Mechanic told me he would not jack up the car because of the hole, was advised that driving this car is too dangerous.
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. The contact stated that there was extensive rust and corrosion on the front and rear parts of the frame. The contact stated that the rust could cause the frame to fracture. Arlington toyota (2095 n rand rd, palatine, il 60074, (847) 485-1200) indicated that the vehicle was included in a manufacturer campaign, but the contact was not notified. The dealer stated that the statute had expired to provide a remedy. The dealer and the manufacturer expected the contact to replace the frame. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer refused to provide assistance other than having the dealer repair the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 256,000.
2003 toyota sequoia limited rear hatch handle breaks off. Can't open rear liftgate. This is a known problem since 1999 with toyota. There are several toyota forums with over 500 complaints of the same problem. Apparently, the handle part is inferior it is made out of plastic. The part has not been changed since 1999 and is still used. Most sequoia owners have had to have this problem fixed more than one time. The problem starts from water pooling in the hatch area under the liftgate. As a result, the lock /hatch handle area corrodes/rusts puts tension on the handle and then eventually breaks. The part fails without warning exceptthat the latch may be hard to open for quite awhile before completely breaking.i am the original owner and have had this latch problem since the first year of ownership . Ask anyone who owns a sequoia, and the will have or have had the same problem. The repair cost is approximately $500.00. This is a safety issue, you cannot access the rear properly and or get to the spare tire. Toyota dealership if out of warranty will charge you anywhere from $500 to as much as $800 dollars to repair the problem. Generally, they seem to tell the owners that it is a wear item.
Every interior door handle has broken at one time or another.i have had all of them replaced at least once (at a cost of $175.00 per handle) and i have to replace one for a second time.the handles are made of plastic that cracks easily and eventually breaks.all of the handles were broken during the course of normal use.no undue or excessive force was exerted when the handles were broken.when the handles are broken, it is impossible to exit the vehicle unless someone opens the door from the outside.if my family and i were involved in an accident and needed to get out of the vehicle quickly, they may not be able to get out in time.this is not only expensive, frustrating and inconvenient, it can lead to a deadly situation.there is no reason that equipment as important as door handles should ever break under normal circumstances.
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia.the contact stated that the door handle broke off the inside of the vehicle, which prevented him from exiting the vehicle.within a year, the remaining four door handles have broken, including the handle on the hatchback.the dealer stated that they were aware of the failure however; this was not included in the warranty.the contact submitted a complaint to the manufacturer.as of december 5, 2007, the dealer had not repaired the vehicle.the failure mileage was 20,000 and current mileage 35,000.
My 2003 toyota door handles are breaking off. The driver door broke off at about 41,000 miles and they said iwould have to fix it at a cost of 180.00 dollars. Then at about 56,000 miles the right rear passenger door handle broke off. If i was to get into an accident god forbid, i would be unable to get out of the car. I have written toyota several times and no response.
Dt: the interior door handle on driver's side door fractured with very minor force.there were no previous problems with the door handle, this was the first incident.tookvehicle to a dealership, who did not have part in stock.the part itself wasplastic, no metal reinforcement. However,consumers felt the part should be metal.vehicle had not been repaired at this time.consumer did contact toyota's complaint line and filed a complaint with the company.
The vsc & vsc trac has failed twice on this vehicle with costly repairs, the dealer was of no help withthis situation the interior door handle snapped on thiscar.
My 2003 toyota sequoia's interior door handles, 3 of them, are made of plastic and were broken after a year of usage.with the hot weather here in florida, these door handles becomes weak, easily cracked and then broken.this is going to be an emergency issue because we open our doors from the outside.with the heavy and large doors of these sequoias, the plastic handles are not heavy duty enough material like metal to withstand the open and close operation of these heavy doors.these are defective or below quality to use plastic material for these doors. Please help in correcting these manufacturer defect.i owned several toyotas like a 1987 toyota corolla,1991toyota camry, 1997 toyota avalon and a 1999 toyota tacoma...all of which i never had a problem with the interior door handles because they're made of metal.i don't know why they used plastic to the heavy doors of the sequoias...thank you.
Rear window began operating only off and on over a long period of time.finally it quit working completely in 2007. Fortunately it was closed, so owner just didn't use until having it fixed along with rear door hatch.a new power motor assembly was installed at owners expense. The incident date is actually the date of repair.
Trac,vsc, brake light had been coming on and then going out.this particular incident involved them coming on during a turn into traffic at which time all power was lost nearly causing an accident. Dealer treated this as 2 different problems:an induction service was performed for the "hesitation" at my expense, and a brake booster gasket and assembly were installed under the warranty.the lights continued to go off and on from time to time, but the car did not lose power again after this "fix".the lights continued to come on and off intermittently until in august 2006 the check engine light and vcs/trac lights came on and would not go out.this time, my dealer replaced the oxygen sensor at my expense. Now, with 70,000 miles on 9-26-07 the vsc/trac & check engine lights came on while traveling on the road and will not go out on turning off the engine as they sometimes did in the past.i believe after reading all the complaints about this problem on various internet sites some sort of action should be taken at toyota's expense. I am also filing a report about the new rear window motor and hatch release handle i had to replace in july on this vehicle which alsois mentioned in many reports i've read on the internet. I can't tell you how many failures on the light situation i've had because they've been in the dozens.
Rear hatch handle inoperable, replaced at owner's expense.
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. The contact stated that one year ago he was advised by the dealer there was light rusting of the frame. The dealer advised that the vehicle was safe to drive. One year later, the vehicle was taken to a local repair facility for routine maintenance when the contact was informed that the frame exhibited severe rust. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the vehicle was investigated for the failure. The dealer escalated pictures of the frame to the manufacturer however; the manufacturer would not provide any assistance. The manufacturer stated that any repairs would be the liability of the contact. The contact was concerned that the vehicle would not pass inspection and that the vehicle was not safe to drive. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 139,000. Updated 11/16/10. *lj
The rust recall for the 2000-2003 toyota tundras should also include the toyota sequoia's for they are built on the same chasis.i have a lot of visible rust on my 2003 sequoia and am getting worried about driving my kids in the truck.we do live in illinois which is one of the states involved in the recall.
My 2003 toyota sequoia was rustproofed annually but exhibits an unusual amount of ruston the frame. The spare time is ready to fall off.
In june 2008 at 88,000 miles i brought vehicle in for service, and was told the sway bar links were broken. This was covered under my extended warranty.
I have a 2003 toyota sequoia and the door lock was vandalized in 2007 the door lock was opened and the windows down. Now it happened again in 2009 and how it is possible that this sequoia came with factory alarm which is '!@#$% because the lock can be open so easy they just detach it from the door so easy that you see it because the windows are down. I do not want another sequoia of toyota. What security do i have with this locks. It is so simple to open.i would like an explanation.what i do not understand is that how come they open the door and the windows go down i have to start the car for the windows to come down.this was at the morning. Imaging at night. I could not find a website to complain just your site. It seems that the door lock it not attach to the door it is over the door don't you think this is the cheapest way for a sequoia toyota it costs a lot of money and i paid for nothing. I do not feel secure in my sequoia. Can someone help me?i lost all my documents. I can not go to places because i think it will happened again and probably wont see it again. I am afraid to leave my car anywhere even at the garage because the alarm will never ring.can someone explain to me if the door is open how come the alarm never rang. I do not want to use it at again.
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. The contact took the vehicle to carson city toyota (2590 s carson st, carson city, nv 89701, 775-882-8211) to be repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 15v285000 (air bags). The technician diagnosed that the entire frame was rusted and needed to be replaced. The technician stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The rust failure was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.
2003 toyota sequoia has an unusual amount of rust on the undercarriage . Could present a safety issue.
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken in for a routine maintenance when she was advised that the front frame was rusted, corroded and exhibited a hole in the frame. The dealer then advised the contact that the vehicle was unsafe to operate. The manufacturer was notified of the failure who offered her a credit to purchase another vehicle but the contact declined. The failure mileage was 81,903.the consumer stated the check engine, vsc and trac lights illuminated. Updated 06/05/12
My 2003 sequoia has failed new york state inspection due to perforation of the frame due to excessive rust.toyota refuses to admit that this is unacceptable on a 7 year old vehicle.toyota refuses to correct the problem.concerned that tundra had the same issues and was recalled for safety reasons.
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. The contact stated that the vehicle was rusted and while, driving the rear axle detached. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer and diagnosed that the rear differential casing and steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted however, no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 240,000.
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. While the vehicle was at a dealer for routine service, it was discovered that the frame was rusted and there were five holes in the frame. The vehicle was no longer able to be driven. The manufacturer was notified if the failure. The failure mileage was 108,000.
Received a letter from toyota for a limited service campaign, for rusting of the frame.i took my toyota to koons toyota in annapolis, md. They called me the next day and said it failed for rust.there was a hole in my frame and toyota would replace the frame at no cost to me. Then they called me to tell me it would cost $6,400.00 to replace everything under the vehicle, because it was so rusted out that when they took the parts off they would crumble.two days later they called and told me it would cost $6,900.00to replace parts.they called last night and said it would cost me $7,845.00 and they could not guarantee the price would not be higher.they sent me pictures of my frame and there is a large hole in the frame. My question is shouldn't i get my truck back in working condition without me paying for anything? i contacted toyota in ca.and talked to the rust specialist, and he said they would not pay for my parts. My husband and i are retired and live on a fixed income.we can not afford to pay for the parts.the truck has been paid for once, why should i take out a loan for a truck that has been paid for. The dealer also asked us to come pick up my truck if i would not authorize topay for the parts. When i picked up my truck today, they said if anything happened to the truck while i was driving it home, they would not be responsible, because i didn't get it fixed.please make toyota recall these rusted trucks back.the rusted frame alsoincludes tundras, because they use the same frame.thank you.
Toyota sequoia (2003): january 2012 we attempted to have our 2003 toyota sequoia with 75,000 miles inspected here in maine. It failed due to holes in frame. Amazing issue is the body has no rust at all! none, yet the frame is swiss cheese. Our winters are harsh, and so is the salt our state dumps on the roads, however, i just retired my 1990 toyota p/u in 2010 with 220,000 miles due to rust (20 years), and we traded our 1992 toyota privia van in 2009 with 225,000 mi. For a vehicle with double the fuel economy....again no rust issue in 17 years. It is quite clear toyota did not treat the metal on the frame properly or used inferior materials to begin with. The toyota tacoma and tundra of the same year both had massive rusting frame issues which have had recalls for repairs, recoating, and even entire vehicles purchased back by toyota. The sequoia with practically the same frame as the tundra has not been recalled to date likely due to the smaller numbers of sequoias sold making this vehicles safety not as important to toyota and the nhtsa as the others. My main objection to this theory is i believe the people in these vehicles are as important and deserve the same treatment and resolution. Caution: your toyota sequoia may be very unsafe if involved in an accident with this condition.
The frame on my 2003 sequoia is rotting.
There is an extreme amount of rust on the frame of my wife's 2003 sequoia.the rust is just flaking off in huge chunks which is more than just the under coat of paint, its actual chunks of disintegrated/corroded metal.i can not believe the tundra frames which were produced on the same manufacturing line and used the same metal as the sequoia were recalled but the sequoia's are not. Most of the frame damage seems to be isolated to the rear of the car.
Frame shows signs of extreme rust, especially at all weld points. Many integral components of the frame have multiple layers of rust through. The rear axle torsion bars have heavy rust and appear to show diminished diameter. The rear axle drain bolt looks like it will fall off if an attempt is made to check fluid. I have posted some pictures at http://www.autobuff.com/toyota-sequoia for your review.
I just purchased an 03 toyota sequoia and was unaware of a problem that is very known by many sequoia owners. I was let known about the severe undercarriage rust problem these trucks have by someone at a gas station who owned one and had to get rid of there's because they were scared for the safety of there family while driving the truck. When i looked at my trucks undercarriage i could not believe the amount of rust that i saw. I did some research and saw some of the pictures of other sequoia owners and was shocked at what i saw. Another thing that shocked me was that people were saying that when they went back to toyota and told them of the problem they said that there's nothing that they can do. Until someone gets killed! there are quit a bit of important components that are rusting under my truck. The rear axel, all the bolts are completely covered in rust. Transmission mounts, suspension parts. I bought this truck thinking it was a safe and reliable truck. I hope this matter will be investigated as to why all of these trucks have the same problems.
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. The contact stated that there were chunks of undercoating falling from the vehicle onto the ground. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for an annual inspection. The technician informed the contact that there was a foot long hole located on the driver side frame rail, which caused the vehicle to fail the inspection. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced under a voluntary recall regarding subframe corrosion. The dealer was expected to clean the frame and spray an undercoating to prevent the failure from recurring; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 123,000. The vin was unavailable.
The frame is rusting out i had the rear bearings replaced and they where rusted out too.all most all of the bolts on the frame are rusted cant change any parts on the frame do to the rust my wife will not let the kids ride in the truck iam thinking about calling the local news and have them do a story on it ithink they should have a recall and fixes the problem.
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. While driving approximately 45 mph over a bump in the road, a rattling noise was heard underneath the vehicle. The contact continued to drive the vehicle to work. Upon exiting the vehicle, the contact checked underneath and found that the rack and pinion bracket was fractured and detached from the frame. The vehicle was driven to the dealer (bay ridge toyota in bay ridge, new york, 718-439-3737) where it was diagnosed that the front part of the vehicle's frame was severely rusted and the rack and pinion bracket was detached from the actual frame. The contact stated that the frame was replaced in march of 2013 by the same dealer. The vehicle was not repaired for the recent failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 194,000.
Frame is completely rusted and cracked in various areas.
While driving my 2003 sequoia on vacation, a partfell off from the bottom of the car.we took the car to a local mechanic who raised it on a lift and said that the part was the protective plate covering the gas tank.it had eroded off.he said worse than that,the entire frame was rusting and rotting out and felt that the car would be unsafe within the next year or 2.
The rust recall for the 2000-2003 toyota tundras should also include the toyota sequoia's for they are built on the same chasis.i have a lot of visible rust on my 2003 sequoia and am getting worried about driving my kids in the truck.we do live in illinois which is one of the states involved in the recall.
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. The contact stated that while having a tire replaced on the vehicle, the technician noticed that the driver's and passenger's side underneath the vehicle was extremely corroded. The technician deemed the vehicle unsafe to drive. The vehicle was not repaired. No dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vin was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 235,000.*dt*dt
2003 toyota sequoia limited 4x4 failed massachusetts inspection this month for a severely rusted frame with severe perforation. Additionally, the rear suspension and trailing arms may break off at any time. The vehicle was recalled and had a coating applied several years ago - this only masked the problem. The vehicle was always garaged. The engine and body of the vehicle are in good condition. The vehicle has 300,000 miles and runs well. The toyota dealer deemed the vehicle "not repairable." the vehicle was also deemed unsafe and advised to take off the road.
Whenthe back windows are rolled down and vehicle is in motion there is a violent wind tunnel that bends the roof andmakesa horrendous sound. Vehicle sounds as if it isairborne.
I purchase this 2003 toyota sequoia in 2003 brand new and at the moment the frame is rusting at an alarming rate. I would like to know if the manufacturer (toyota) is making any plans to rectifying this problem?
Replaced o2 sensor and was unable to obtain sticker due to frame is rusted. Have three teenage drivers using truck and is now unsafe. Have owned vehicle since 2007 and have serviced at woburn toyota in woburn,ma.i have never got an email or mail from toyota pertaining any issue. When asked about it said been out for a while!!!
So many problems with this vehicle, and a major problem not only with this vehicle but other years and models as well the paint bubbling and coming off the vehicle especially hood area and top of vehicle, has to be bad paint toyota is using
There is an extreme amount of rust on the frame of my wife's 2003 sequoia.the rust is just flaking off in huge chunks which is more than just the under coat of paint, its actual chunks of disintegrated/corroded metal.i can not believe the tundra frames which were produced on the same manufacturing line and used the same metal as the sequoia were recalled but the sequoia's are not. Most of the frame damage seems to be isolated to the rear of the car.
The frame on my vehicle cracked, and this caused the top of the strut to come up through the floorboard.the toyota dealer, body shop, and independent insurance appraiser say that this was not caused by an accident or other impact.they said the frame had metal fatigue and simply failed.this poses a serious hazard if a lightly driven vehicle such as mine, well-cared for and driven in a suburban setting, the frame would crack in 8 years.i saw online that there was a frame recall for 2001-2003 tundras and sequoias (which share the same frame).the recall was for only 18 states where there is heavy snow, causing the frames to rust through.toyota was forced to replace the entire frame.i believe that the frames were faulty from a manufacturing defect for this to occur.i want to make sure that you have this information as it may be part of a more wide-spread problem that toyota is not telling anyone about.
Anti sway bar cannot be connected back to frame since the frame is rusted. I was told that in order to fix it, i would need my entire frame replaced and that none of this was covered under any warranty or recall. Estimated cost of repair is estimated to be at least $13,000.the vehicle is not safe to drive.since the sequoia has the same frame as a tundra, why isn't the sequoia frame rust problem also being recalled like the tundra?
Received a letter from toyota for a limited service campaign, for rusting of the frame.i took my toyota to koons toyota in annapolis, md. They called me the next day and said it failed for rust.there was a hole in my frame and toyota would replace the frame at no cost to me. Then they called me to tell me it would cost $6,400.00 to replace everything under the vehicle, because it was so rusted out that when they took the parts off they would crumble.two days later they called and told me it would cost $6,900.00to replace parts.they called last night and said it would cost me $7,845.00 and they could not guarantee the price would not be higher.they sent me pictures of my frame and there is a large hole in the frame. My question is shouldn't i get my truck back in working condition without me paying for anything? i contacted toyota in ca.and talked to the rust specialist, and he said they would not pay for my parts. My husband and i are retired and live on a fixed income.we can not afford to pay for the parts.the truck has been paid for once, why should i take out a loan for a truck that has been paid for. The dealer also asked us to come pick up my truck if i would not authorize topay for the parts. When i picked up my truck today, they said if anything happened to the truck while i was driving it home, they would not be responsible, because i didn't get it fixed.please make toyota recall these rusted trucks back.the rusted frame alsoincludes tundras, because they use the same frame.thank you.
The vsc/trac error light on my 2003 toyota sequoia with 80,000mi is illuminated and the trac systems is engaging randomly causing the entire vehicle to shake violently and it is difficult to control the vehicle when this happens.i have almost been involved in an accident several times because of the problem.the dealership said the computer will have to be replaced at a cost of $1800.i spoke with the previous owner and she took the vehicle to the dealership on 4 diff occasions for the same problem but it was never corrected.at the time it would have been under warranty.after conducting some research on the web i have found 250+ people who have had the exact same problem with their sequoias (most of them were models from 2001-2003).i feel there is something causing this to happen and a recall should have been issued.the first incidences are occurring at less than 13,000 miles.my vehicle is only 4 years old and the computer should last longer than that.i value toyota and the quality of vehicles they produce and i do not understand why customers are being required to replace the computers after such a short period of time.there is obviously a problem and toyota should be taking care of it.
Frame is completely rusted and cracked in various areas.
Going around a turn in the mountains at a slow speed, my traction control kicks in and there is a grinding noise, i loose the use of the brakes completely until the traction control turns off.i took it to the dealer and they told me my springs and shocks were bad.i replaced all 4 of the springs and shocks and the problem persists.this is very dangerous and scary.
I have a 2003 toyota sequoia that just had a major computer system failure with the skid control systems.there was no warning, the vsc lights came on in the dashboard and a loud sound came from the engine, like bending metal.this vehicle only has 28k in 3 1/2 years, and that means i'm 6 months past bumper to bumper warranty.i had heard about this problem previously because i had a similar problem within months of buying the car, but that was covered under warranty.as i research on-line at www.tundrasolutions.com/forums/sequoia, i discovered that many people had the exact same problem and toyota was not willing to fix the problem. I took the vehicle to toyota and they replaced 2 computers related to the traction control systems at a cost of $2,300.they replaced: translate computer assembly & skid control computer assembly.i'm upset because toyota knows about this dangerous problem, and obvious expensive repair, and will do nothing about it.moreover, my case is only one of many owners with the same problem.i ask you to review this ever growing issue with sequoia's and tundras and persuade toyota to do the right thing,and issue a recall for the defective computer systems.
Took vehicle to local toyota dealership due to steering issue - when i would hit a bump i would loose control of the steering.inspection showed the vehicle under body and frame has completely rusted, there are sever holes and the trailing arm has separated from the frame. I am not the original owner, but toyota had a recall on the frame during the prior ownership and the vehicle was serviced multiple times at a toyota dealership during the recall and the problem was not addressed.toyota refuses to offer any assistance at this time.
I took the sequoia to a mechanic to repair a clunking noise in the front and squeaking noise in the back.upon examination, the mechanic noticed unusually advanced rust and corrosion for a vehicle of its age.for safety reasons, the mechanic warned against driving the vehicle until repairs were made. Mechanic had to cut out front passenger control arm bolts, rear shock mounts, and other hardware due to the corrosion. Mechanic noted that future repairs will require the same cutting and replacement of new hardware.this corrosion issue may be related to the 2000-2003 toyota tundra recall of 2009, since the sequoia shares the chassis and manufacturing facility with the tundra.
Problem one: "brake" warning light comes on at random but then doesn't come back on at next restart of car. Brake fluid and all mechanics are ok. Braking doesn't seem to be affected but i am worried that there will be an abs failure that i'll ignore because of this faulty warning light. Sometimes the stability control activates for no reason at low speed. Problem two: frame is nearly rusted out. There is a recall for the similar tundra, and supposedly a recall for these particular sequoias in some states, but nothing comes up for my vehicle in indiana. Vehicle, purchased from toyota dealer oxmoor toyota a year ago, is unsafe to drive.
When driving about 45 or 60 mph the steering wheel shakes real bad an vibrates feels like i got a flat tire or feels like i'm gonna have a tire come off when i bought italso consumes a lot of gas ust to get real good gas mileage but now not so good juust to fill up twice a week but now sometimes 3 to 5 timeswhich is weird didn't know i had a recall warranty i have had to replace a lot of things especially in the emissions part for car bought newfuel line solenoids , purge solenoid, now it says i need a new valve vent solenoid. There is a vacuum leak other than that runs good doesn't over heator break unless i needed to but uses a lot of ga shakes real bad i don't wanna drivemorethan 70 mph all the tires are at 41 psi
The frame on the car is rusting away with only 40k miles on it. It was garage kept.
The vehicle was making noises while driving that we could not identify.my daughter was driving it to pick up a friend and when she turned into the driveway, the right rear axle disconnected from the frame.the overall frame is entirely rusted out.pretty big safety issue.thankfully, she was not driving faster when this occurred.
The latch hook/truck door release has a defect. It has been replaced 3 times after purchase of my vehicle , by the following toyota dealerships (tejas toyota in humble texas (2x); maundtoyota in austin, tx (1x). Each dealership service said it was/is manufacture defect with the latch hookand it stops ā€œun latching when the vehicle the button is pressed to unlockand the handle can not open the hatchbackā€¯this time i was traveling out of state with my pet in the kennel and when we stopped for restroom break the latch would not open to retrieve the pet to let out the kennel. We were traveling with a vehicle full of items, which the entire inside of the vehicle had to be emptied i orderedto let all the seats down and try to maneuver to try to get my dog out of kennel i. Such a small confined space that was hard to open because it was in the side. It took over and hour to cut the cage at the top to retrieve my pet.the sad part is there was no warning because we were travelinga 13 hour trip, stopping every couple hours for breaks and stretches, and the couple hours before we open the hatchback just fine. This is more than a safety concern for the animal.this is also the ares for retrieving the spare tire underneath the vehicle when the spare has to be released. I have replaced the part 3 times and i am charged $600 cost for parts and labor, when toyota is aware of the defect.i just had the part replaced 19 months ago and toyota only gives a 12 warranty on the part. This is ludicrous when the manufacture is aware of the ongoing problem. I have purchased 4 prior toyotaā€™sand never had had this type of problem. My second safety issue is the case gage drops below the empty gage and stays there even though there is gas in the vehicle. The dealership said there was a recall years ago but i never received any notice. Please advise.
I purchased a new 2003 toyota sequoia from colorado springs toyota. In november 2008 i noticed a severe vibration at highway speed. The toyota service department found and replaced a left front sway bar stabilizer link which had broken. I was told it was not a safety item and would not be covered by toyota. On april 10th, 2010i was on a cross country trip when the toyota developed a very strong vibration at highway speeds that could allow the vehicle to not respond safely to a need for quick maneuvering. I had the vehicle inspected by toyota upon my return home and the right side sway bar link was found to have failed. The service department was very aware of this defect and treated it like a common occurrence. This is a safety issue and should be addressed by toyota before some one else is killed.
My 2003 toyota sequoia has started to show signs of irregular tire wear. The front end suspension makes noises while driving between the speeds of 40 - 60 mph. Also showing are signs of irregular tire wear on the front two tires equally, the inside treads are wearing causing me to have the tires rotated early. Since i have notice the tire wear, my sequoia has had an alignment, but there are still signs of tire wear. What can i do to resolve the front end and tire wear problems with my vehicle.
Dt*:the contact stated while having no problems with the vehicle, a recall notification was received.there is a nhtsa recall, #05v225000, regarding the suspension.the parts needed to repair the vehicle are not available at the local dealership.the manufacturer confirmed the parts were not available and no repairs were made.
Dt:2003 toyota sequoia.the consumer stated recall 05v225000 repairsconcerning lower ball joints were done.there has been excessive wear on the outer part of the tires. The consumer felt that this was due to the lower ball joint problemas stated in the recall.the consumer was not sure whether or not the tires were still wearing out since the repairs.after contacting toyota, they toldhim that they were not going to replace the tires.these tires came with the vehicle and they have been properly maintained according to the consumer. *mr
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia.the contact stated that he is aware that the front suspension lower ball joints were under recall.he is currently overseas and cannot get his vehicle serviced at this time.there have been no failures to date.the recall number was unknown.the current mileage was 67,000.
Dt: the contactowns a 2003 toyota sequoia.the contact stated that there was a recall on the lower ball joints. Recall repairs were done. But the contact felt that this recall problem caused the tiresto wear out on the outside of the tread.the service dealer stated that this would not be caused from the recall, but the consumer felt that it was.if it was not related to the recall, then the consumer felt that it may be due to a defect within the tire or another defect within the suspension system.the contact statedthe tires were rotated every 5,000 miles.the manufacturer referred the consumer to arbitration, but this could take up to 60 days.
2003 toyota sequoia. Consumer states extreme shaking and vibrations *tgwthe consumer stated there are four active recalls on the vehicle. He took the vehicle to the dealer for the front suspension recall, but he believes the problem still exists as there is an extreme shaking and vibration coming from the vehicle. Also, the vehicle was taken to a different dealer for the traction control recall, but the trac off, vsc trac and abs lights are still on,the consumer was told it could be a myriad of things whichcould have caused the lights to remain on.
Dt:the contact received a recall letter in august 2005 regarding front suspension: lower ball joints on2003 toyota sequoia. She called the dealership, and was told she would be contacted in 2-4 weeks. She called on 9-20-05, andwas told she would be contacted within one week.the contactcalled again on 10-6-05, andthey said they would get in touch with heron 10-10-05because the parts were not in yet.the contact feltthis was not being taken care off in a timely manner. She was afraid to drive the vehicle. She has yet to be contacted by the dealership.
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. The contact stated that he noticed rust spots on the frame of the vehicle. Over time, he would hear a loud banging noise. The contact inspected the vehicle and found that the stabilizer bar had become completely detached from the frame. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who advised that because of the vehicle weight, the frame could not handle the stress. The contact was advised to park and no longer drive the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted but advised that they would provide no assistance. There were no recalls for the year, make and model that pertained to the failure the contact experienced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 117,000.
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. While drivingapproximately 40 mph the vehicle suddenly accelerated and the steering wheel locked causing the vehicle to crash into a wall at his residence. The vehicle was towed to an auto body repair shop. A police report was filed.the vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The contact previously experienced a failure with the rear axle detaching from the vehicle. The rear axle was replaced and the vehicle was repaired.the approximate failure mileage was unknown.
2003 toyota sequoia (2wd) without warning the vsc/trac system engaged while turning on dry pavement causing a loss in acceleration.this was the initial incident which was followed by multiple other incidents at random intervals.incidents occurred while making both left and right turns from a turning or stopping position.trac off "button" does not disengage the system as indicated in the owner's manual from a low speed.local dealership ran diagnostic test and recommended new tires/brakes but could not identify any "problems" with the vsc system other than the vsc system had engaged.after 4 new tires and new rear brakes were installed service tech drove vehicle and experienced the issue.he recommended documenting when the incidents occurred and under what circumstances in order to determine repair options.the vsc system continues to engage randomly causing a loss in acceleration when this occurs and is dangerous if driver has need to pull into traffic in instances such as turning onto major roadways.
Dt: the contactowns a 2003 toyota sequoia.the contact stated that there was a recall on the lower ball joints. Recall repairs were done. But the contact felt that this recall problem caused the tiresto wear out on the outside of the tread.the service dealer stated that this would not be caused from the recall, but the consumer felt that it was.if it was not related to the recall, then the consumer felt that it may be due to a defect within the tire or another defect within the suspension system.the contact statedthe tires were rotated every 5,000 miles.the manufacturer referred the consumer to arbitration, but this could take up to 60 days.
Vsc/trac and abs lights came on and despite this being a common failure toyota says i must pay $600+ to have a yaw sensor replaced.toyota needs to step up to the plate and fix this problem.
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vsc trac, vsc and the abs warning lights illuminated. The contact mentioned that when she attempted to engage the brakes, the brake seized, causing the vehicle to slide across the pavement. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the sensor position for the steering angle sensor needed to be replaced and the electronic control unit needed to be updated. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v176000 (electronic stability control, traction control system). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 130,000.
A vsc/ abs/skid lights starts to trigger on my 2003 toyota sequoia limited 4wdwhich will create unnecessary grinding sound...
I own a 2003 toyota sequoia sr5 with 95000 miles.vsc, trac, and abs lights came on.dealership said that the codes are faulty ecu.cost of repair was $1700.the following week lights came back on.this time they tell me it is a faulty speed sensor on the front right.they recalibrated the vehicle and said if it comes back the cost of the repair is $400.following week, the lights come on, same code for the speed sensor, so i have it replaced.two days later, the lights are back on.not certain what will code this time.after reading several posts online, it looks like this is a recurring issue with this vehicle.so, i'm filing a complaint sense there hasn't been a recall.
The traction control system on my 2003 toyota sequoia has gone out.periodically the system will act like the vehicle is going into a skid.the vehicle only has 64,000 miles on it.most of the time when i turn the vehicle on, the vsc system just lights up on the dashboard stating the system is disabled.
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle inadvertently pulled to the left. In addition, the traction control and stability control warning indicators illuminated during the failure. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and the engine was turned off. The vehicle was restarted and driven to the contact's residence. The contact mentioned that the warning indicators were not illuminated when the vehicle was restarted. The dealer (toyota of the shoals, s 5100, us-43, tuscumbia, al 35674) informed the contact that he would be responsible for the diagnostic fees. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 10v176000 (electronic stability control, traction control), but the vin was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 163,000.
Vsc and abs lights come on in 2003 toyota sequoia. Dealers request that the sensor or ecu be replaced out-of-pocket ($700 - $2000). A lot of complaints have been filed by 2001-2003 sequoia and tundra customers but toyota refuses to issue a recall.
Electronic stability controltraction control system.
The skid and traction control system lights turn on for no reason and then the system is disabled all together. I spent a $1000 on it and it came back again. As an electrical engr with 30 years of experience, i am certain it is a marginal design and toyota iswasting people's time and money.
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the vsc traction and traction off warning lights illuminated. The contact also stated that the vehicle would not accelerate as rapidly as expected and the failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, a diagnostic test was not performed. The technician advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 10v176000 (traction control system) and that the recall was not related to the failure that the contact described. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 114,000 and the current mileage was 114,100.
2003 toyota sequoia. Consumer states extreme shaking and vibrations *tgwthe consumer stated there are four active recalls on the vehicle. He took the vehicle to the dealer for the front suspension recall, but he believes the problem still exists as there is an extreme shaking and vibration coming from the vehicle. Also, the vehicle was taken to a different dealer for the traction control recall, but the trac off, vsc trac and abs lights are still on,the consumer was told it could be a myriad of things whichcould have caused the lights to remain on.
Took vehicle to get a calif. Smog check.smog test was performed and after test passed, vehicle kept reporting trak control on console display and grinding sounds clicking sounds and short "shaking" on the steering wheel for ~15 seconds.took vehicle to toyota dealer and had it repaired.traction control system computer had to be replaced.
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. The abs and traction control lights illuminated and stayed on. The contact called the manufacturer who advised him to take the vehicle to an authorized dealer. The current and failure mileages were approximately 64,000.updated 03/14/12*lj
One day while driving the warning lights for the vsc off and traction control went on, along with the check engine light.at this point we realized that our abs may have failed and our family was in danger.the brakes now lock and there is a grinding and swaying of the car.we'll be taking it in to be checked, obviously, but are concerned with the imminent safety issues along with the large number of similar complaints by other 2003 sequoia owners.
I just bought this used 2003 toyota sequoia on may 25, 2012. I noticed the warning lights indicating a defective traction control system and abs system on my way home from the dealership. They assured me the system works fine and that it has something to do with the computer module. All the following warning lights are on at the same time:trac, vsc off, and abs lights. I also checked the vehicle history on the toyota website and it is recorded that the toyota dealer worked on this problem on 07/23/2009 when the car had 97,187 miles. I have done a lot of research on this and it seems 50,000 sequoia's were recalled for this problem, however, my sequoia's vin was not on the list. Please help. In addition the lighting on the dashboard does not work.
My complaint is the abs/trac control system in my toyota sequoia. It engaged without any reason and i lost power when i was driving in a hot day on the freeway. I had to pull over. There are many other owners who are reporting this issue on many websites. Does someone have to die for you guys to take any actions.
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. The contact stated while driving at 15 mph, the vehicle began to independently decrease in speed. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal but the vehicle would not pick up speed. The dealer advised there were no recalls on the vehicle and any repairs would be at the contacts expense. The vehicle was neither diagnosed for the failure or repaired. The failure mileage was 82,000 and the current mileage was 90,000.updated 09/28/10 the consumer stated he experienced problems with the skid control.the consumer stated the vsc, abs and traction control lights illuminated and have been on for quite some time now.on a few occasions, the vehicle lost power or braked unexpectedly while going into slow turns. The toyota recall center assured the consumer his vehicle was a part of the recall. However, when he arrived at the dealership, he was informed his vehicle was not a part of the recall, because his vehicle was produced with the updated ecu. Updated 10/04/10
As i was driving i notice my trac off, vsc trac, engine light all came on at once , also notice loss of power to my vehicle .
Vech. Skid control alarm and reaction takes place without warning or justification. Vehicle brakes come on with warning and car shakes because the brakes which areautomatically being applied and brake anti skid system is activated. This happened when traveling approx 45 mph. Thought i was going to die because of the violent reaction of the vech.this has happen more than five times and toyota wants me to pay $2,100 to correct their engineering error. Should i submit a bill for mental anguish?
Vehicle violently stops or decelerates without driver hitting brakes
When accelerating from a stop and turning into/across traffic, the vehicle stability control (vsc) system activates improperly, causing loss of normal acceleration rate for approximately 3-10 sec (lower times are achieved by reducing pressure on the accelerator (counter intuitive when pulling into traffic) to get the system to deactivate. The activation is very intermittent and unpredictable, but exposes the vehicle to crashes by making it impossible to come up to speed quickly- especially bad when turning left across traffic. This is the exact same problem that toyota issued recall 10v176000 to correct in apr 2010. Unfortunately, that recall only covers early build 2003 sequoias and mine was built two months outside the window. This recall needs to be expanded.
2003 toyota sequioavsc/trac saftey problem. Starts with the dash lights appearing and then can turn suv off and/or turn brake lights off. A definite safety problem. Toyota really should recall.
We own a 2003 toyota sequoia.the vehicle skid control (vsc) systems is failing.this first occurred shortly after owning the vehicle for 3 years.the system would suddenly activate while moving losing all power and most of the steering control.we reported it to the dealer offered to replace the computer for approx $2000, with no assurance that this would fix the issue.the problem would occur sporadically but now occurs constantly.this is dangerous when driving in traffic in perfect weather conditions.
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. While driving at an unknown speed, the warning lights for the abs, traction control, and bsc illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the skit control needed to be reprogrammed. Also, the ecu and the translate computer assembly needed to be replaced. The contact was made aware of nhtsa campaign number: 10v176000 (electronic stability control, traction control system); however, the part needed was not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 100,000.
Abs, vsc/trac lights are "on" all came up at the same time. It was a rainy day in houston, tx. Had to run 55mph at 65mph speed limit due to rain for safety pre-caution. At the time i reached my work place (approx 10miles from my residence), all 3-lights (abs, vsc, trac) turned on. I am the 2nd owner of this vehicle, acquired it from toyota dealer 15 october 2009. With this incident, got curious of any recalls, complaints or issues with 2003 sequoia. Unfortunately, i just realized that i am among owners having the same issues.
Toyota sequoia vsc trac lights on.vehicle shudders when starting from a stop initially.worried this could be a potential safety risk.tundrasolutions.com has many other owners of 2003 sequoia complaints about exact problem.
The vehicle took off while trying to park in front of my residence hitting a park vehicle causing damage to my vehicle and the park one the accelerator just engaged itself the abs,traction and vsc lights car making strange noises on the left front wheel slight vibration on steering wheel left.
The vehicle abs, trac and vsc trac sensors are on and will not go away unless computers and sensors are replaced.dealers have indicated the replacement of sensors and computers may not resolve the problem.
The contact owns 2003 toyota sequoia. The contact stated that the abs and the vsc warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 10v176000 (electronic stability control , traction control system ) but the failure recurred. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000 and the current mileage was 80,000. The vin was not available.
Vsc and trac off lights came on at the same time without warning and the 2003 toyota sequoia jerked to a slower speed while making a loud and grinding sound. It was while the vehicle was moving forward and the car behind me was lucky to avoid running into me.
Vsc trac and vsc and brake lights come on and sometimes can be reset by turning the car off and then on.loss of power when this happens sometimes.lately this has been happening on a regular basis.
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. While operating the vehicle, the traction off, vsc, and brake sensor lights illuminated. When depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to immediately stop and the braking distance was extended. The contact also indicated that the vehicle would sometimes hesitate to accelerate. The cause of the failures were not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was unknown.
Vsc trac, vsc off, brake, abs lights... All on, all at once. There is obviously a quality control issue with these that toyota does not want to be on the hook for. Many others went to the national highway safety program and filed a complaint. If they get enough of these they will go to the manufacturer and issue a recall.
My 2003 toyota sequoia has an issue with the vehicle stability control (traction control system).the vsc computer continues to break leaving the car with no traction control.on snowy and icy roads the car will spin out of control due to the size of the vehicle and no assistance from the vsc to slow the car down.i have to keep the car in 4wd all the time to keep it from sliding on snowy or wet streets.this is a known problem with the toyota sequoia and toyota refuses to take responsibility for the issue. There are pages upon pages of complaints all over the internet describing the same issue.toyota refuses to warranty the problem or conduct a recall.the part itself is approximately $1600.i have already had the vsc computer replaced once on the vehicle and now the new computer is broken again.it was first replaced on 1/24/07 when the vehicle had 25,253 miles on it.it broke again on 5/19/09 with 38,995 miles on it.the vehicle now has 43,000 miles on it and the vscis still inoperable.i don't trust driving the car with my wife or child.but unfortunately i have to spend $2k to fix a vehicle just to trade it in.i have filed a complaint with toyota north america.they refuse to acknowledge there is a problem and have told me i have to accept responsibility for the vehicle no longer being on warranty.even though it only has 43,000 miles and they vsc has broken twice.i have grown increasing concerned about safety especially since i live in the midwest.nothing has been done to resolve the problem.that is my issue.
Inside door handles have broken off on three of the doors.the only door that still works is the driver's side.i have to get out of the car and walk around opening everyone else's door so they can get out of the car.this is obviously not safe in the case of an accident, fire, etc where i might not be able to open all the doors in time.i am thoroughly disappointed by the design flaw that lead to this situation.toyota wants over 200 per door to fix a problem that should never have happened.anytime a passenger is trapped inside a car it can become a dangerous situation very quickly.the second problem that i have with the sequoia involves the traction control system.it was fixed one time under a tsb, however, the problem has since returned.i do not feel like spending 100 for a diagnosis to tell me what i already know is wrong with the truck.
The vehicle skid control/ traction control lights are on in my 2003 toyota sequoia sr5.when the car is started, these lights are off.when the car is put into drive and accelerated, a beeping noise occurs and the power is lost and there is a horrible grinding noise as if something is stuck in the transmission or brakes.when the car stops, the vsc trac and trac off lights come on and the car operates normally.this is very dangerous when trying to pull from a parking space into traffic.the car practically dies and oncoming cars may not be able to stop in time.i have to wait until the nearest car is quite far away before pulling out and this can take quite a while at high traffic times.i have read internet accounts of others with this same make and model and the same problem.some have complained that they were almost in accidents when the problem occurred.unfortunately , the only remedy seems to be to replace the vsc computer which can cost over $1500.toyota has not seemed to cooperate with customers on this.
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for recall 10v176000 (traction control system) on october 11, 2010. However, the traction and stability control lights illuminated; the contact turned the vehicle off and restarted it to reset the lights. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer several times but the failure could not be diagnosed. The contact called the manufacturer and filed a complaint. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 115,826 and the current mileage was approximately 116,000.
2003 toyota sequoia - vsc trac, vsc off, and abs dash lights turned on and stay illuminated.taken to dealer multiple times to diagnose.they have finally admitted the vsc computer chip is faulty.this causes the anti-skid brakes to malfunction.after doing further research, i have found that this is a common problem in many toyota sequoias.toyota will not issue a recall, even though the problem is due to a faulty design.
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken in for a routine maintenance when she was advised that the front frame was rusted, corroded and exhibited a hole in the frame. The dealer then advised the contact that the vehicle was unsafe to operate. The manufacturer was notified of the failure who offered her a credit to purchase another vehicle but the contact declined. The failure mileage was 81,903.the consumer stated the check engine, vsc and trac lights illuminated. Updated 06/05/12
Toyota sequoia 03 -- brake light has been coming on starting about 50,000 miles, it stays on for weeks then goes out, then comes on again.both the vsc tracking light come on and off, now mostly on all the time and now the vehicle shakes and acts like the breaks are on without warning when driving.we have had it to the dealer and they have reset the light numerous times, but it never really lasts for long.i think there should be a recall on this, i know we can't be the first to complain about this.it is now becoming unsafe to drive because of the shaking and lack of steering control.
Vsc traction and abscontrol warning lights stay lit. Lights would go on and off and now stay lit all the time so have no warning if abs system is functional or has other issues.lost the ability to turn traction control on/off. Took vehicle in for service at dealer, 3-26-07,and was informed it was a manufacturing defect with an internal component, yaw rate sensor. Reported to toyota and requested assistance in repairing as this appeared to be a manufacturing defect. Toyota denied claim. Have seen vehicles produced 1 month earlier are now under recall for similar issues nhtsa campaign # 10v176000. Dealer cost to repair at time was $1433. Have experienced braking oddities on occasions.
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. The contact stated that the vsc light continued to illuminate while driving at low speeds, resulting in a loss of power when driving under 10 mph and attempting a turn in either direction.the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 10v176000 (traction control system) and stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer and repaired under the recall but the failure was not corrected. The dealer was notified who advised the contact that they completed the recall and the vehicle was no longer covered under warranty. The manufacturer was notified who advised the contact to take the vehicle back to the dealer for repairs, at the contact's expense and offered no further assistance. The vin was unavailable.the failure mileage was 165,000.
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. While driving approximately 30 mph nd attempting a turn, the engine stalled with the illumination of the abs, skid control and vsc warning indicators. The vehicle restarted and resumed normally. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent who stated the ecu valve was faulty. There was a recall related to the defect under nhtsa campaign id number 10v176000 (traction control system). The vin was included in the recall; however the dealer reused to repair the vehicle for an unknown reason. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 167,000.
The vcs and traction control light came on and the vehicle started to brake by itself. This was a sudden deceleration without warning.
There was no accident, but one is coming unless this gets fixed. The vtrac control system that there is a recall on select models in the 2003 model year is affecting mine as well, toyota states they won'tfix it under recall despite being a serious safety hazard.
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the stability control light illuminated as the vehicle failed to accelerate. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that a recall under nhtsa campaign number: 10v176000 (electronic stability control , traction control system) had been performed on the vehicle three years prior to the failure. No further assistance was provided. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 168,879.
I had my brakes looked at by dealer due to pulsating and not feeling like they should.they said nothing was wrong.a few months later, the vsc, abs, trac light goes on and stays on. Safety recall a0g reflects problems with the vsc/ecu which also works simultaneously with the deceleration sensor/circuit.the dealer "pederson toyota" has told me that i needed to replace the deceleration sensor costing$99.50 - diagnostic, $445 - part, and $99.50 - labor.i feel that toyota has had so many complaints regarding this exact issue, they need to do something about this. Deceleration is a huge safety issue and my vehicle does not stop as it should.also, the decelerations sensor/circuit they are telling me needs to be changed is part of the vsc/ecu that is recalled.all three parts work together and not one of them can do their job without the other.[xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
My 2003 toyota sequoia's trac system is failing which is causing my car to brake automatically without warning. The car has been reliable until now.we were driving at about 35-40mph on a highway when suddenly the car just braked by itself without me stepping on the brakes. Soon after i noticed that the trac and abs lights were all on inside my dash. I was able to make it home but my family was terrified because we were almost struck from behind . The vehicle is not safe to drive under this condition . I have not been driving it because i can't afford to fix the problem and i don't want to get killed driving it . I am being told that it's $2000-3000 job . I bought the car because i wanted a safe and reliable car but it has now become an unsafe car and a headache.i am being told that i need a skid booster, brake booster and brake module.i think it's all part of the abs pump assembly. My mfg warranty has expired and my vehicle does have about 78k miles on it which puts me in a bad spot . Please help!
I had filled a complaint because of my 2003 toyota sequoia. The vsc trac light/vsclight/abs light stays on as a result of attempting to apply the switch. I contacted toyota and they are telling me that my vin # is not one for recall and that they are still investigating the issues. On this site it states that the issue is closed and toyota is recalling them. What is the status? thanks
My abs, vehicle skid control and trac control system has failed.trouble codes indicate system failure and will require new abs, trac and anti skid ecu.i have not had the repair done yet.i am concerned about the safety without these features.i am aware that there are several people having this same issue.
On several occasions after backing out of the driveway and beginning to accelerate the vsc light comes on and a strange sound is heard from under the truck.the tires are either slipping on snow at the time or loose gravel leftover from the snow.toyota dealership said we need to replace the ecu unite for $1000 because it's not covered in the may 2010 recall based on our vin number.
My vsc/vtc lights have been on since i have owned my vehicle. I also have a brake light that comes on constantly. I am only able to reset the brake light by turning off my vehicle and restarting. I have replaced all 4 rotors, calipers and fuel lines more than 3 times since buying the truck new.brake pads are changed in the front tires continuously! there is a serious problem with the brake system in this truck! i was told by many mechanics that the only way to get theskid control / traction control lights to turn off is to have toyota figure out what is wrong with the brake system in the sequoia's.also, i believe there should be another way to open the back hatch to this vehicle other than the plastic handle on the outside which breaks repeatedly!! if there were an emergency on the inside of the truck and the only exit were the rear of the vehicle, there is no way to open the rear tail gate from inside!!!once that stupid plastic handle on the outside of the vehicle breaks, you cannot open the rear hatch on the sequoia!! it becomes a death trap in the third row seating area!!
I provided the following information to consumer reports and they suggested i forward the information to you: i subscribe to mycarstats car report advisory service.they provide info and maintenance reports on vehicles like mine, 2003 toyota sequoia.there are repeated reports of failures to the vsc/abs/esc system.in some cases the brakes were applied without driver input creating a dangerous situation.these incidents seem to be more prevalent when the vehicles have higher mileage.it also seems the dealers are milking the car owners by doing band-aid fixes to the system until the warranty goes out.in some cases the repair cost exceeds $2500.this is a known problem that toyotahas chosen to ignore and owners have been crying for a recall but obviouslythey have been crying to the wrong people - toyota. Can you get involvedbefore someone gets hurt or killed?maybe that has already happened andtoyota is keeping it quite.i also noticed that you have already received several complaints about this problem.the consumer stated he has not experienced a failure, but he just wanted it to be known that there is a problem. Updated 04/07/10.
The vsc control system has never worked correctly...its been nothing but a problem from the time we bought it
The latch hook/truck door release has a defect. It has been replaced 3 times after purchase of my vehicle , by the following toyota dealerships (tejas toyota in humble texas (2x); maundtoyota in austin, tx (1x). Each dealership service said it was/is manufacture defect with the latch hookand it stops ā€œun latching when the vehicle the button is pressed to unlockand the handle can not open the hatchbackā€¯this time i was traveling out of state with my pet in the kennel and when we stopped for restroom break the latch would not open to retrieve the pet to let out the kennel. We were traveling with a vehicle full of items, which the entire inside of the vehicle had to be emptied i orderedto let all the seats down and try to maneuver to try to get my dog out of kennel i. Such a small confined space that was hard to open because it was in the side. It took over and hour to cut the cage at the top to retrieve my pet.the sad part is there was no warning because we were travelinga 13 hour trip, stopping every couple hours for breaks and stretches, and the couple hours before we open the hatchback just fine. This is more than a safety concern for the animal.this is also the ares for retrieving the spare tire underneath the vehicle when the spare has to be released. I have replaced the part 3 times and i am charged $600 cost for parts and labor, when toyota is aware of the defect.i just had the part replaced 19 months ago and toyota only gives a 12 warranty on the part. This is ludicrous when the manufacture is aware of the ongoing problem. I have purchased 4 prior toyotaā€™sand never had had this type of problem. My second safety issue is the case gage drops below the empty gage and stays there even though there is gas in the vehicle. The dealership said there was a recall years ago but i never received any notice. Please advise.
Toyota initially inspected the frame for rust and only sprayed rustproofing which came off after a single season. The frame is now completely rusted out and unsafe
Replaced o2 sensor and was unable to obtain sticker due to frame is rusted. Have three teenage drivers using truck and is now unsafe. Have owned vehicle since 2007 and have serviced at woburn toyota in woburn,ma.i have never got an email or mail from toyota pertaining any issue. When asked about it said been out for a while!!!
The vehicle took off while trying to park in front of my residence hitting a park vehicle causing damage to my vehicle and the park one the accelerator just engaged itself the abs,traction and vsc lights car making strange noises on the left front wheel slight vibration on steering wheel left.
My car has 136,000 miles on it, and the issue is rust. The whole bottom frame of the car is completely taken by rust. Its a hazard to drive because it seems like the car will fall apart! please help make toyota aware of this situation. The car has an abnormal amount of rust!!
Consumer began to smell a sulfur/rotten egg odor. The smell seemed enhanced by sudden acceleration of the vehicle and by operation of the sunroof.*ph*mr
The trunk latch/handle/lock.i have had it replaced 3 times by a toyota dealership. There's is clearly a manufacture defect and there's needs to be a recall.the last time the toyota dealership i. Austin texas replaces iti had a 12 month warranty. In exactly 14 months the same thing occurred again! this is ridiculous to say the least and i am tired of paying600 (parts/labor) to repair, when toyota is aware of the problem!note: when the handle breaks there is no access to the spare tire because you have to life the trunk to access the spare time. I have had my vehicle towed twice scorn tire issues because the spare could not be accessed. The last occurrence i was stranded on side of the road at 2am.
The handle on the trunk is broken and i am not able to open the trunk. It won't open with the key or the remote for the vehicle.2003 toyota sequoia limited
Recently my 2003 sequoia started to shake on the left front tire, so i had it towed to a repair shop and the mechanic stated they could not repair my car because the problem that i was having was not due to the struts or shocks, but that the frame was so rusted and that was the cause of the problem. Advised me not to drive the car, but that i would either have to take it to a welding shop for repair, or look for another car.they concluded that the car was unsafe to drive any longer.the frame is so rusted, that i would be afraid to drive it.i spoke with a welding shop and he advised me to contact toyota.
While driving along at city street speeds, during dry weather, on paved roads, my vsc trac and trac off lights come on. No other warning lights come on. Then a buzzer sounds for about 3 seconds. Then at the same time, a strange grinding sound comes from underneath the car, and the brakes seem to start working for no reason. I quickly pull over, turn off the car. I check the outside of the car and see no indication of running over anything. I then start the car and all the lights are back to normal (off). This happens about 2-3 times a month, for about a month or 2 now. I have not been able to determine any problems.
I went to toyota on 2013 to have my car reflash (the vsc off, vsc trac and abs litghts for recall 10v176000) to remedy the situation, after doing so when i went to pick up my car the lights where still on and the service advisor told me i need to pay to have the car checked at the computer and since i didnt have the money to pay for it my car wasnt checked. The ligths are still on, call toyota but they say there us nothing they can do. Since this was a problem originated by a faulty part i dont see why they dont want to take care of it. Besides the price tag for that repair is 2,000.00 just for the part. Please help.
Toyota sequoia 2003 ecu computer failure (vsc/abs light on) after just 40k miles.this is integrated into the powertrain and should be covered under the powertrain warranty which is 60 months/60,000 miles.they want me to pay 2500 dollars.
2003 toyota sequoia limited frame recall issues.bought new from del toyota in pennsylvania (dealer # 9001)have had several unrelated/possible related recalls since purchase.july: received mailing from toyota in reference to possible frame recall. Set up dealership appt.7/24/14:dropped off car @ dealership for recall review, provided with rental for 2 days, after they forgot about us in the waiting area. In 24h dealership notified us: no rust & will apply rust protectant coating. 24h later: notified by dealership: found a hole on cross member that holds the trans on left side. Spoke withhead of maintenance regarding issue & resolution. Outcome: frame replaced @ no cost but, if certain parts are broken durning the removals or installation the cost is our responsibility. The frame will take 1-2 month to order. Told that they will not offer a rental during that time & the vehicle is safe to drive "i wouldn't let you leave if it wasn't safe."initiated a toyota claim number, should be contacted by case manager within 24 business hours. No contact yet.upon researching like issues with the same make/model/year. A large majority of people are handed a very large bill after the frame installation & are continuing to have issues stemming from the frame replacement. The costs are not being covered by toyota.i do not feel safe driving my vehicle in fear that i will crash/be injured or cause someone else to crash/be injured. Very disappointed that toyota is not standing behind their recall/service.
I own a 2003 toyota sequoia with a severly rusted frame. It has aprox. 16" long rust hole in it aprox 1-2" wide,just under drivers floor at bottom of frame,right where the rear transmission crossmember attaches to frame. I have owned the vehicle since brand new (purchased in sept. Of 2002) and vehicle has just over 63,000 miles. Vehicle has never been involved in an accident. I made an appointment at local toyota dealer where vehicle was purchased and serviced and the toyota "fts" inspected it and took several pictures and documented it on 5/5/2011 and reported findings to factory and deemed my vehicle "unsafe to drive due to perforation in frame". I was instructed by toyota fts to contact toyota corporate headquaters and see what can/will be done by toyota. After 3 calls over a 2 week period toyota told me that they would do nothing to correct this concern although the tundra has the same issue with rusting frames and toyota is replacing them under an extension of the warranty and both vehicles use the same chassis type and are made in same plant. Upon research of this issue (via the internet) i find that i am not the only one with this issue and toyota seems to be treating all of it's sequoia owners in the same fashion.please look into this issue before someone who does not know their frame has rusted and possibly breaks causing loss of control possibly injuring or killing it's driver and or passengers. Toyota knows of the problem and their failure to properly protect their frame from rusting through due to enviromental conditions that are seen in certain parts of the united states (as stated by one of the customer service rep's that i had spoken to) when refering to the tundra and i feel that toyota is once again trying to exclude itself from any problems to the sequoia. This issue needs to be addressed as it was on the tundra and include the sequoia.
Shortly after purchasing my toyota sequoia in 2003, there was a recall on the vehicle stability (vsc) system and the trac system.i had the recall repaired at that time.in 2010, there was a recall again on the same system and i again had it repaired in 2011. Shortly after that, the incident occurred again.i again brought my vehicle into the dealer but was told the sequoia did not have any open recalls on it and the repairs were for me to handle.at that time, i did not get the repair fixed because of the cost toyota was charging for the repair. I explained to the dealer it was the very same defect that kept reoccurring and was told that there was no recall.i was esentially sent away. I recently (8/31/15) paid for a diagnostic to be preformed on my sequoia and the codes for the issue came up again.nhtsa campaign #10v176000 the toyota codes that came up are c1203,c1223,c1244,c1247.i spoke with toyota and they acknowledge the recall and that my sequoia is included but insist, that because of the year of my vehicle, i am no longer eligible to be reimbersed for this recall. The then offered me money off purchasing a new toyota instead of honoring and standing by their product.i am not in the market to by a new vehicle at this time and am seeking that toyota absorb the cost of the recall to repair the safety issues.
On 12/21/2020, after running errands, i put my vehicle inside my locked garage at 10:30 a.m. And all was fine. At around 9:00 p.m. That same night, i opened my garage to find it full of smoke. After inspecting everything, i saw nothing was still on fire and waited until the morning to investigate the problem. I first tried to start the vehicle and it had battery power but would not turn over. I then put it in neutral and backed the vehicle away from the front of the garage to open the hood. I saw the engine had burned up from somewhere on the passenger side but had put itself out. The fire cracked the exterior hood, burned hoses, electrical and other areas of the inside of the engine.black soot had also dropped on the floor of the garage underneath where the fire was. The wood beams inside my garaged were also scorched black from the intense heat from the fire/smoke but luckily had not caught fire. I had it towed to my mechanic who said i should have my car insurance take over. Mercury has not determined the cause of the fire but i am pushing for the exact cause since if it's related to a recall issue, then toyota should be held accountable and i should be compensated. My vehicle has 37,200 miles less than the average and i have a spreadsheet of all scheduled maintenance, smog checks and recalls completed. There was no reason this vehicle should have spontaneously combusted inside my garage. Luckily, i wasn't driving, wasn't hurt, and no other property was damaged due to this problem.
The frame on the car is rusting away with only 40k miles on it. It was garage kept.
I own a 2003 toyota sequoia.for the third time now, the vsc off and vsc trac lights have illuminated for no reason.local toyota dealer can't figure it out and every time it's a different diagnose.i have purchased toyota's for their reliability, but this one has me thinking otherwise.i saw on an edmunds forum site that other folks have reported this to the nhtsa gov site.i thought it is a good idea since it has to do with a brake system.from the number of complaints on the forum sites i think toyota has a problem they don't want to admit. That is until someone gets hurt.
My 2003 sequoia failed inspection in state of penn for sever frame rust and toyota customer service says recall for this problem expireed in 2014 and they are no longer doing anything to service this problem. I am currently at 180k miles and vehicles like to should last lot longer.
My gas gauge sensor consistently drops below the ā€œeā€¯ marker when the truck has gas in it and especially when it is filled up.after driving about 50 miles or so, the gauge will move up some ; however, i have been relying on my dte monitor to let me know about gas. I have taken it to the dealer twice and both said ā€œthe gas tank needs to be dropped in order for repairā€¯ i was about to pay for the service but was told i had to make an appointment. However the service advise ask had i had it replaced before because there was a recall on that particular part several years ago. Please note i have never received any notice about a recall regarding the issue.please advise.
While driving in normal, dry conditions on public roadway, the frame of this 2003 sequoia broke. The affected area is where the lower rear control arm from the back axle joins the main vehicle frame. The vehicles rocked violently from side to side and verged on being uncontrollable. No injuries occurred during the event but there was a potential for severe injury or death. Upon closer inspection and research the main frame of the vehicle is almost completely compromised from corrosion. After toyota was contacted, owner was told vehicle had "rust treatment" in 2013, no further customer support offered. These vehicles are definitely unsafe and the corrosion treatment has only given owners a false sense of security. Operation of these "rust protected" vehicles leaves owners facing unseen risk of injury or death from frame failure. These vehicles should be repaired or removed from service to protect the general public.
The vcs and traction control light came on and the vehicle started to brake by itself. This was a sudden deceleration without warning.
The vsc trac light has been on (showing it is off), along with the check engine light.occasionally the brake light comes on too while driving.today the abs light came on.the only code that is coming up is for a weak o2 sensor.
Hello, i have a 2003 toyota sequioa where the engine light and the vcs lights are both on. I saw on your page some really helpful information on this make/model recall. I've reached out to toyota customer service because there was a recall on this make/model but they said that my vin number was not part of that recall, even though it's having the same issues?? the recall was that toyota had to replace the skid control engine control unit (ecu) and upgrade program logic in its vehicle stability control (vcs) system.i took my vehicle in to get it inspected and they provided me with 3 codes:c1203 - engine control system communication circuit malfunctionc1360 - vehicle skid control master pressure sensor malfunctionp0420 - catalyst system efficiency below thresholdthese are all system issues.can you help me?
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. While driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate when depressing the accelerator pedal. The speed control, vcs, traction control, and sas warning indicators remained illuminated. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to several dealers, but no failure could be found. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that a malfunction of the ecu tracking device failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v176000 (electronic stability control, traction control system). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 224,000.
As i came ro stop auto then pressed the accelerator the auto acted as if it didnt want to move but started out slow . This occured everytime i stopped and pressed to accell the auto. The auto was in motion , during turning.
The vehicle abs, trac and vsc trac sensors are on and will not go away unless computers and sensors are replaced.dealers have indicated the replacement of sensors and computers may not resolve the problem.
On several occasions after backing out of the driveway and beginning to accelerate the vsc light comes on and a strange sound is heard from under the truck.the tires are either slipping on snow at the time or loose gravel leftover from the snow.toyota dealership said we need to replace the ecu unite for $1000 because it's not covered in the may 2010 recall based on our vin number.
The vsc, and trac, and brake lights all lit up while coming into an intersection, where i heard a grinding clunking noise in the drive train, as i tried to stop the vehicle, coasted through the intersection, made others braking to avoid me as i steered away from them. This has happened intermittently over the years but this was the scariest, as it happened going into an intersection. It has happened backing out of our driveway several times, on the highway several times. Toyota doesn't want to tie this issue to the recall regarding the vsc ecu trac light recall from several years ago. I've tried unsuccessfully to escalate this issue with toyota motor co.
2003 toyota sequoia limited, 5 months old, 5200 miles, check engine light came on at the same time as vsc lights.seems to be other reports of same incident.also, brakes seem to be inadequate for vehicle weight with loing stopping distance, and significant travel when parking brake applied (low pedal)
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. While drivingapproximately 40 mph the vehicle suddenly accelerated and the steering wheel locked causing the vehicle to crash into a wall at his residence. The vehicle was towed to an auto body repair shop. A police report was filed.the vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The contact previously experienced a failure with the rear axle detaching from the vehicle. The rear axle was replaced and the vehicle was repaired.the approximate failure mileage was unknown.
It was raining, i was going around a turn ,10 - 15 mph the back tire started to spin, the vsc trac,vsc off,and abs lights came on, this is after the trk. Went to the dealer to check out a recall on the vsc. They said it wasn't under a recall,we parked the sequoia and wont drive it until it's repaired, safety reasons, i moved it , tried to go over a curbon an angle and the right rear tire just was spinning on the asphalt road. This cant be good for the sequoia ,its 4 wheel drive, andits making a noise, in the drive train ,clunking?? it slides in the rain (bad ) and wont stop on wet roads very well , it slides to a stop.i don't have alot of time to research the vsc problem ,but it sounds like all the sequoia's 03-05 have the same problem, for the cost of this trk. I hope toyota will fix this problem.
At random times, the vsc and brake lights will come on. When this happens, the brakes do not work properly. They severely grind and stopping is nearly impossible. The only solution is to completely turn the car off and restart. I have taken my vehicle to toyota many time over the course of several years. This is very dangerous as i have children riding in the vehicle!! toyota either said there is nothing wrong or that a sensor will need to be replaced which costs approximately $1600.00. This is a common issue with older sequoias and should be a recall. It should be free of charge to the owner! i should not have to pay for something toyota did not do right!
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. While parked, the contact noticed that the vsc warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact was driving approximately 45 mph the when the vehicle began decelerate and shake abnormally. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing and was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 197,000.
Vsc, trac, brake lights.
I have had the same problem as detailed in nhtsa action no. Pe08072.several times, my vehicle stability control system has activated unexpectedly.every time, it happened when i was at a stop sign.when i accelerated to turn right, the vsc system activated and i lost power to the vehicle, half-way pulled out in a turn.after several seconds, power returned.
I was driving the truck when i heard a noise in the tires like they were falling down i had encounter this when i had the truck new . But it is stop and 10 years later it is doing it again i believe the dealer should fix it because i read a lot of people have this problem it can cause a accident .so i'm concern and would like to get it fix thanks .
Vsc trac and vsc and brake lights come on and sometimes can be reset by turning the car off and then on.loss of power when this happens sometimes.lately this has been happening on a regular basis.
2003 toyota sequoia vsc lights and traction lights came on, replaced the computer for approx $1500 on09/07.now 08/10vsc warning lights and the engine lights are coming on.these warning lights seem to come on about 3-6 times per month especially when i ride over a small bump or turn a corner.usually the lights don't come on again once the truck is restarted.this time the lights are remaining on for 3 days and i will be once again taking this truck in.
My vsc off and vsc trac lights says on and my abs light is also on as well.
Vsc and abs lights come on in 2003 toyota sequoia. Dealers request that the sensor or ecu be replaced out-of-pocket ($700 - $2000). A lot of complaints have been filed by 2001-2003 sequoia and tundra customers but toyota refuses to issue a recall.
Vsc track for 2003 made somewherenot included on voluntary recall while problem fits the same description as those being recalled.*ln
Vsc lights are on.my vehicle has less than 26,000 miles on it.
Vehicle stalls occasionally when making a right turn.this happened to me while pulling into traffic which made for an extremely dangerous situation as i have to quickly steer the car over to the side of the road.after starting the engine, vsc off light is illuminated and stays on.when putting vehicle in gear and driving for a few seconds, a grinding noise with a warning signal occurs.
During my work commute this morning the "vsc trac" and "vsc off" lights came on at the same time and stayed on.
Vsc traction and abscontrol warning lights stay lit. Lights would go on and off and now stay lit all the time so have no warning if abs system is functional or has other issues.lost the ability to turn traction control on/off. Took vehicle in for service at dealer, 3-26-07,and was informed it was a manufacturing defect with an internal component, yaw rate sensor. Reported to toyota and requested assistance in repairing as this appeared to be a manufacturing defect. Toyota denied claim. Have seen vehicles produced 1 month earlier are now under recall for similar issues nhtsa campaign # 10v176000. Dealer cost to repair at time was $1433. Have experienced braking oddities on occasions.
As i was driving i notice my trac off, vsc trac, engine light all came on at once , also notice loss of power to my vehicle .
Abs, vsc/trac lights are "on" all came up at the same time. It was a rainy day in houston, tx. Had to run 55mph at 65mph speed limit due to rain for safety pre-caution. At the time i reached my work place (approx 10miles from my residence), all 3-lights (abs, vsc, trac) turned on. I am the 2nd owner of this vehicle, acquired it from toyota dealer 15 october 2009. With this incident, got curious of any recalls, complaints or issues with 2003 sequoia. Unfortunately, i just realized that i am among owners having the same issues.
For no reason, the traction control system lights (vsc trac) have lit up and will not turn off. After researching the matter, it appears this is a common failure of the vsc traction control ecu. The approximate cost to repair is $2000.00. This item is currently being considered for a recall as its a widespread problem for all toyota sequoias.the vehicle does in fact experience the occasional locking up of the brakes coupled with the loss of ability to accelerate. This occurs several times a week and usually occurs after coming to a stop and you begin to accelerate forward again. As you begin to accelerate, the vehicle suddenly loses power and the brakes lock up and make a loud griding noise. While this occurs, if you step on the brake pedal, its very firm and you can feel a vibration in the pedal. *smch
I have a 2003 toyota sequoia.currently, the vsc trac, vsc, abs and emergency handbrake lights are on.after many visits to the dealer and repair shops, the problem cannot be resolved.everyone seems to think this issue is not related to a mechanical issue, but to an electronic sensor.unfortunately, only the manufacturer/dealership can remedy this problem.because this is a toyota-fix-only, we cannotsimply afford to get this fix. We have been quoted almost $700 to fix this issue.this is a difficult amount to digest, especially with a family with multiple kids.
The vehicle stability control (vsc) lights keep coming on at random and will not turn off until the engine is restarted.there was a voluntary recall from toyota for this problem but the dealer said mine is not affected but obviously it is since i received a notice and the lights do come on.i also hear grinding noise when the abs engages.toyota dealer wanted to charge me for the fix.
Unintended acceleration, increased acceleration despite stepping on brake, , brakes did not stop car and crashed total loss.
My complaint is the abs/trac control system in my toyota sequoia. It engaged without any reason and i lost power when i was driving in a hot day on the freeway. I had to pull over. There are many other owners who are reporting this issue on many websites. Does someone have to die for you guys to take any actions.
2003 toyota sequioavsc/trac saftey problem. Starts with the dash lights appearing and then can turn suv off and/or turn brake lights off. A definite safety problem. Toyota really should recall.
03 toyota sequoia vsc traclights on. Safety concern.
My wife and i own a 2003 toyota sequoia, which we purchased new in 2003. We use it sparingly, so it only had 18,743 original miles on it as of december 23, 2010 (a date referred to again below). The vehicle has been regularly maintained by copeland toyota, brockton, ma, and was trouble-free until recently.on november 23, 2010, i was pulling into a parking space with my wife in the vehicle. I had come to almost a complete stop in the parking space with my foot on the brake pedal, when the engine revved and the vehicle lurched forward into the next parking space in front of me (fortunately unoccupied). On december 17, 2010, again with my wife in the vehicle, i had backed out of my driveway onto the street and had the vehicle at almost a complete stop with my foot on the brake pedal when the engine revved and the vehicle lurched backwards up a hill behind me. On both occasions i was able to apply pressure on the brake pedal to finally stop the vehicle.i checked the floor mat, as did the toyota dealer, and found no problem with it.i took the vehicle to the toyota dealer on december 20, 2010. The service advisor professed to not knowing what caused the lurching, said there was no related recall on this particular vehicle, and told me that their diagnostic computer showed codes in the system indicating a faulty vehicle stability control engine control unit (vsc ecu). It took the dealer four days to get toyota to "release" a replacement ecu, which was installed on december 23, 2010 at a cost (materials and labor) of $650.00.this was clearly a dangerous situation; we were fortunate that it occurred where it did.
My 2003 toyota sequoia's abs/vsc/trac lights are on.now the brake light is coming on intermittently. We've had the rear and front brake pads changed recently.recently while we were coming to a slow stop at a gas station, i was pressing the brake and it made a loud grinding noise.it felt like the brakes were going to give out.immediately after, the brake light went on.i turned the engine off and the brake light was gone.a few times while at a stop light, the car will give a little jerk as if being hit from the back. Called toyota customer care center to file a complaint with them regarding the issue with the lights and brakes issue.did internet research and this is a very common complaint among sequoia owners...yet they still don't have a safely recall on this vehicle.the toyota representative said there was a recall for the ecu skid control system - but that my vin number didn't fall under the recall.we have taken it to an independent mechanic and they pulled the following codes: c1223, c1244, c1247 and c1310.it seems that if this is a problem that many sequoia owners are experiencing, toyota should fix it.please help!
I am experiencing the same vsc problems as i read in the other complaints, along with other electrical issues. Randomly (or so it seems) the vsc, brake lights, drive light and others will go on and off. It has been doing this for about a month now and every time i go to take it in for service, they aren't on and they "can't find anything wrong."
Toyota sequoia 2003 - within months of taking new car delivery, vsc abs and trac lights would blink intermittently and on occasion the auto would decelerate.as the issue was intermittent, dealership was unwilling/unable to diagnose.trouble would continue with less frequent deceleration but more frequent warning light illumination until, after a few years, the warning lights stayed on and involuntary deceleration seemed to cease.two different factory dealerships provided two different diagnoses.one said yaw sensor and other sensors need replacement (out of warranty); the other, more recently said that brake booster and actuator need replacement (out of warranty).vehicle continues to brake normally and abs does function keeping the suv steerable during panic stops.traction and stability control issues were not tested by this driver.search of internet based user groups shows this problem common in earlier year sequoia/tundra models.costs of repairs range from $1600 for yaw sensors to $3700 for brake booster and actuators.toyota usa is unresponsive unless repairs are undertaken and makes no warranty of cooperation should repairs prove ineffective or unnecessary.this appears to be an ongoing issue with this and other 2003 toyota sequoia sr5 and limited models.
I have a 2003 toyota sequoia.recently, the abs, vsc and vsc trak lights have come onthe dash and stay on.these systems are safety-related in that they control the braking and vehicle control when in an emergency situation.in the event of slippery conditions, the failure of this system would make a bad situation worse, by not allowing the driver to maintain control of the vehicle.
One day the vsc trac, vsc off, brake, abs lights all came on the dash, shortly after this happened we received a recall notice in the mail stating this exact problem. So i made an appointment at our local toyota dealership for them to look at it and fix. The first time i dropped it off for the day they called after and said the machine to test the vehicle was down, and that it would be a day or two before it was repaired, well i needed my vehicle so i went a picked it up. About a month later i made another appointment and returned to the dealership where they finally tested my vehicle and proceeded to tell me that my vehicle did not fit the criteria for vin identification. I really do not know how this is possible considering all the information stated on the recall is exactly what is wrong with my vehicle. After days of research i have learned that multiple sensors and ecu needs to be replaced costing in the range of $2000.00 plus dollars. Also i have read multiple consumer complaints just like this one. These lights are on the vehicle for a reason and toyota put the recall out for a reason so fix the problems!!!!
Abs, vsc trac, andengine check lights on. Brought to the shop . Mechanic stated it's the computer need to be replaced for more than $1000 and up. Search internet and lots of owners have the same problems,can somebody do something about it please.
We bought this 2003 sequoia limited 2 wheel drive new, and it has been a good car over all. But the vsc tracs, brake lights have flashed on and off sporadically at different speeds, when driving and or when braking. They usually don't effect the car, but recently we have experienced them all coming on when braking, and we seem to loose power and the power steering is lost momentarily until we come to a stop, and shut it off for a few minutes.this happened most recently last week when coming into an intersection driving about 30mph, and all of the vsc, trac, and brake lights abruptly came on, there was a grinding noise, and it seemed to have lost electrical power, trying to come to a stop, i could not stop in time for the intersection, but was lucky enough to avoid being hit by cross traffic, it could have been a lot worse.it sounded like something fell apart underneath. I inspected it and saw nothing, but know that this is a major safety issue that toyota should address and pay for being a recall item. I called the toyota hotline and was given a case number for this issue, which was a recall in 2010.took it to the dealer, and they weren't able to replicate the issue. Stated it was a bad computer, and some vsc module sensor? didn't state toyota would cover the cost or help with the cost. Even though this has been a known issue with toyota sequoia's for years, and was a recall item.this is a safety issue that could result in a major accident. Why would toyota not cover the cost to fix this if it is a recall item? i want it fixed but with the miles i have on it, don't want to spend much money on it, especially an item that is a recall problem with many like mine.what should i do? wait to have an accident, hire a lawyer, and sue?frustrated toyota owner in texas.
My wife was on freeway, driving our 2003 toyota sequoia limited 2wd, when vsc light lit up and a buzzer sounded. At the same time, her vehicle started to decelerate on its own, causing vehicles behind her to have to brake to keep from rear-ending her vehicle. This was accompanied by a horrific grinding and banging sound. My wife found a safer place to pull to the side of the freeway and stop the vehicle. A tow truck was called and vehicle was "flat-bed" towed to repair garage.
A vsc/ abs/skid lights starts to trigger on my 2003 toyota sequoia limited 4wdwhich will create unnecessary grinding sound...
Vehicle almost lost control during a 25mph turn in light rain condition. The vehicle has brand new tires as well. This is a known issue with many toyota sequoia vehicles and toyota refuses to acknowledge fault. The failure to announce a recall on the vsc pressure sensor unit will cause the vehicle to lose control, skid, loss of abs and subsequently lead to crash.
Vsc/abs and trac lights came on. Took in to dealer replaced skid control computer and still lights stayed on. Now i must replace yaw sensor for more money. This is an issue with most sequoias of the 2003 year model.
First the check engine light came on, then the vsc off light followed immediately by the vsc trac light.the problem is intermittent, as the lights only stay on for a day or two then don't come back on until a few days later.i have checked the recall database for my vehicle and it is not included, although this problem has been recalled on other vehicles matching my vehicle's general description.i live in a very wet area of the country and rely on this system to work properly.from what i can read through online forums, toyota needs to take a look at every vehicle that is experiencing this issue, as it appears to be significantly more widespread than first thought.
Hi i have a 2003 toyota sequoia sr5, and the vsc trac, vsc off and check engine came on all at once, took it to auto parts store and they ran the scanner it said to change the o2 sensor, which i did and nothing changed, i have read about this problem that has been coming up quiet a lot in this model, can you tell me if there is a recall for this problem, i went to the dealer and they told me that there was not any recall related to this issue.
Concern started with a vsc and traction control warning lights in instrument cluster coming on and off in an intermittent fashion without pattern or external cause.the warning lights would not remain on but instead would glow for a brief bit of time and then extinguish.the vehicle did exhibit a spontaneous deceleration on several occasions while operating at low speed (less than 20 mph) and on level, smooth ground.the episodes were brief and normal brake operation return immediately once speed dropped to approximately 5 mph.inthe decades that i have operated this automobile, the warning lights went from lighting intermittently to being illuminated continuously; the spontaneous breaking has seemingly ceased since these lights have remained on.dealership and factory were informed of this concern with each service visit.dealership response was that they were unwilling or unable to diagnose an intermittent concern.once the lights remained on, i was initially informed that they suspected a defective yaw sensor and more recently, malfunctioning brake booster components; warranty period had lapsed and no extension was offered.attempts to correctly diagnose and repair this concern have dragged on for 10 years with dealership and factory position that repairs, be they diagnostic (the yaw sensor replacement) or definitive (booster and brake system), were not warranty issues despite their intermittent presentation during the warranty period.my periodic practical testing of the brakes demonstrates that the abs system functions properly despite warning light indications to the contrary.current dealership estimated cost to replace brake booster and actuators is $3800 with a 12 month warranty.toyota usa's position is this is not a warranty issue as of april 2013.
Vsc llights in my 2003 toyota sequoia have come on multiple times, the car has already been back to the dealer for repar 4 times, it seems that they either do not understand what is causing the problem, or toyota is unwilling to admit that there is a serious defect in the car.the vsc light seems to now come on in the morning when the car is cold, and will then shut off if the car is restarted.dealer has been notified and now waiting to see if any actions are taken.
Driving home and all of the sudden the vsc/trac/ and abs light go on. Toyota says it is not dangerous but the manual says to take it in asap. Spent ~$1000 to replace the control unit.
While driving along at city street speeds, during dry weather, on paved roads, my vsc trac and trac off lights come on. No other warning lights come on. Then a buzzer sounds for about 3 seconds. Then at the same time, a strange grinding sound comes from underneath the car, and the brakes seem to start working for no reason. I quickly pull over, turn off the car. I check the outside of the car and see no indication of running over anything. I then start the car and all the lights are back to normal (off). This happens about 2-3 times a month, for about a month or 2 now. I have not been able to determine any problems.
The vsc trak light comes on for no apparent reason and will remain on until i take the vehicle in to my mechanic. It worries me that there may be something more serious wrong with the vehicle. This has occurred for a number of years, over an over again. Can this be fixed permanently?
When have the car on and running the traction light brake light and vsc light come on at the same time.
2003 toyota sequoia,vsc and abs lights came on and off several times @ 20k miles and now @ 80k miles. First time @ 20 k miles, dealer didn't find any problem so they said i might forget to tighten the gas cap...but now after 5 years, the vsc and abs light started popping up again when i was driving 60 mile/hour, i have brought the ca to dealer and this time they have charged me almost $ 500 to get these lights came off including a series of unnecessary parts replacing and tune up. Less than one month, these lights - vsc and abs came on again, brought back to dealer, they said it failed for another code which require another $ 500 to get it fixed. I was frustrated so i took the car back home, but i still feel unsafe when driving it. I think toyota should consider this issue and recall since so many customers have reported a similar issue - vsc and abs light intermittent issue.
Vsc and trac and abs lights come on 2003 sequoia with 38,000 miles for no reason.dealer says yaw rate sensor bad but have had problem with these lights since purchase in 2003.apparently, many sequoias from 2001 to present have problems like this.toyota needs to be do something.
2003 toyota sequioa, vsc lights/vsc tracking lights come on and make grinding noise once it is triggered it stays illuminated and the vehicle must be returned to dealership, and now this third time the check engine light appears, and is staying illuminated.this problem has happened for the 3rd time in four months.it is ridiculous. Checkered flag toyota, va. Beach, va. Is the dealer with who has looked at the vehicle.
On my 2003 sequoia with 50k miles, i believe i have an extremely dangerous situation!on turns, especially right turns when trying to accelerate into fast moving traffic i experience a total loss of power with no acceleration. I can pumping the gas pedal and press it to the floor, but i just coast slowly into the oncoming traffic and wait to be possibly rear ended. This happens in dry road conditions, and seems to occur more often when the engine is cold. My skid/traction lights blink for a second or two, then i re-gain engine power another second or so after that. I have also noticed my steering has become very stiff when driving in very slow situations 2-4 mph (parking lots, driveway etc.), i don't know if this is related.thank you, dave frazee - strongsville, ohio.
2003 toyota sequoia (2wd) without warning the vsc/trac system engaged while turning on dry pavement causing a loss in acceleration.this was the initial incident which was followed by multiple other incidents at random intervals.incidents occurred while making both left and right turns from a turning or stopping position.trac off "button" does not disengage the system as indicated in the owner's manual from a low speed.local dealership ran diagnostic test and recommended new tires/brakes but could not identify any "problems" with the vsc system other than the vsc system had engaged.after 4 new tires and new rear brakes were installed service tech drove vehicle and experienced the issue.he recommended documenting when the incidents occurred and under what circumstances in order to determine repair options.the vsc system continues to engage randomly causing a loss in acceleration when this occurs and is dangerous if driver has need to pull into traffic in instances such as turning onto major roadways.
Vsc traction control & antilock brake light on.vehicle skid on wet surface while making turns at normal speed.
Abs, vcs trac light, brake light on/off.
'2003 toyota sequoia vsc/trac/abs indicators based on edmunds.com forums an increasing number of problems may contribute to uncontrolable accidents if this electronic computer is not fixed. Toyota dealers inidicate if an issue, car will resort back to conventional brakes & steering but examples on this were showing falsely. This appeared to need a fix immediately as the item was.ball joint) recalled about1-2 yrs ago, and now the problem was surfacing again.
2003 sequoia bought in nov 2002.currently only have 20,474 miles. 1-1/2 yrs after buying car, brake light kept coming on. Took to 3 different dealership and no one could figure out what was wrong. Finally, on 4th attempt, they said it was skid control board.they initially tried to charge me to fix it, but ended up doing under "good will."now, a few months later, the abs, vsc and track lights are coming on and the dealership said i need to replace the yaw sensor.they know and i know it is all related to the skid control system, but they want to charge 423.00 + tax to replace it.i think it should be free, considering the common problem they have with the skid control system.my warranty has expired and i don't have an extended warranty.
I purchased a used 2003 toyota sequoia in april 2014.since that time, the vehicle stability control system vsc) activates randomly causing the anti-lock brakes to be applied at random.this was a minor annoyance at first but soon became a regular occurrence. When inclement weather hit in december 2014 this vehicle was unstable to drive in even light snow; even when i had it in 4 wheel drive. In january 2015, it was snowing and there was approximately 2 inches of snow on the road and the vehicle spun out of control into the opposite lane. It was late at night so there were no other cars on the road. The vehicle continued to slide intermittently on the rest of the drive home.the thing is that this vehicle has off-road tires and this combined with the 4 wheel drive system should make it extremely stable in any weather. In february 2015, my wife was driving with our children and the vehicle's brakes locked up in the middle of a two-way stop preventing it from moving forward.there were other vehicles approaching at a high rate of speed and they had to stop to prevent a collision.a question: what if there was snow on the road at that time?i april had my sequoia looked at by vanderstyne toyota in rochester ny and they found that the yaw rate senor had a short resulting in constant application of the vsc system and quoted me $660.00 to "fix" the issue.i proceeded to research this issue on the net and it appears to be widespread with owners of toyota sequoias, siennas and some 4 runners.and many of the owners who had the yaw rate sensor replaced continued to have the same issue.i will not have this work done if there is not a guarantee that it will fix it and the dealership would not guarantee this 100%. This is serious safety issue and i am in the process of filing a complaint with toyota, bbb and the new york state attorney general office.
Going around a turn in the mountains at a slow speed, my traction control kicks in and there is a grinding noise, i loose the use of the brakes completely until the traction control turns off.i took it to the dealer and they told me my springs and shocks were bad.i replaced all 4 of the springs and shocks and the problem persists.this is very dangerous and scary.
The toyota sequoia went nose down and started to make a grinding noise pulling hard to the right. Loss of power happened and i had no control. I tried to accelerate but it seemed like there was no response. It has done this three times. I feel like i will hit someone or someone will hit me!
While accelerating on an on ramp along interstate highway, vsc vehicle stability control light came on, engine went to idle, lost speed. After about 10 seconds, vsc light went out, engine able to accelerate.considering heavy traffic on interstate 495, this is very dangerous.no ice, no snow, no rain, road was dry and level.this is the third time it has occurred.
I was driving down the highway and my vsc trac lights came on along with my engine light. When i got home, i looked at my vehicle manual to determine what had happened. I attempted to remedy the problem as suggested by toyota, unfortunately, nothing changed. Approximately 2 weeks later my brake light intermittently turned on & off. Less than 5 months earlier, i had my all of my brakes replaced, so i can't imagine that my brakes are faulty. I became alarmed by these electronic miscues - so i went online to explore whether this was a common thread with other sequoia owners. I discovered very quickly that there are many people who have had problems with their vsc / engine/ and brake lights becoming activated. I was hoping this problem might be covered under a recall, but it appears that it is not. I am hoping for a remedy that won't have extensive costs to me.
I own a 2003 toyota sequoia sr5 with 95000 miles.vsc, trac, and abs lights came on.dealership said that the codes are faulty ecu.cost of repair was $1700.the following week lights came back on.this time they tell me it is a faulty speed sensor on the front right.they recalibrated the vehicle and said if it comes back the cost of the repair is $400.following week, the lights come on, same code for the speed sensor, so i have it replaced.two days later, the lights are back on.not certain what will code this time.after reading several posts online, it looks like this is a recurring issue with this vehicle.so, i'm filing a complaint sense there hasn't been a recall.
The vsc off/ trac off and check engine and brake light all came on.the brake started to jump and the car pulled hare to the left.i turn the car off and back on the problem went a way but the lights all came back on. However there are a lot of people having this problem with their sequoia and i have seen no safety recall for this.
Vsc and vsc of lights are oncodes c1223 abs control system malfunction, c1231 steering angle sensor, and c1247 stroke sensor indicates needs the skid control ecu t 2.0 replaced skid control ecu 08/01/2010 check engine light found p0031 af sensor b1s1 t1.0 parts replaced. 6/01/2013 again vsc trac off service engine light on and dealership wants 1400.00 for new computer.
2003 sequoia. Vsc/trac lights come on just driving down the road. Plus parking brake light. Have to shut car off to reset. The dealer said my computer is not part of the recall so i must pay out of pocket. Looked on-line and found dozens of sites and thousands of people with the same problem. *ln
Brought my 2003 toyota sequoia into the dealership to address a safety recall to upgrade program logic in its vehicle stability control (vsc) system.after the work was completed, the car was returned to me with both my vsc lights and the abs light permanently illuminated. The dealer put it back on the testing station and determined that now my deceleration sensor (yaw rate sensor) is faulty and needs to be replaced. This component is an integral part of the entire vsc system, and is a very expensive repair.i am now facing a huge bill which amounted from bringing in the car to address a safety recall. Dealer is not willing to assume any responsibility. Toyota customer service says there is nothing they will do about the situation, and i need to resolve it with the dealer.the vehicle skid control system helps provide integrated control of the systems such as anti-lock brake system, traction control, engine control, etc. This system automatically controls the brakes and engine to help prevent the vehicle from skidding when cornering on a slippery road or surface or operating steering wheel abruptly. Mine is faulty, and neither toyota nor the dealership care.
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. While driving at 5 mph, the vehicle suddenly jerked forward and accelerated when the contact depressed the accelerator pedal. He depressed the brake pedal with extreme force and the vehicle stopped after crashing into the garage door and hitting a wall. There was front end damages to the vehicle. The contact suffered minor neck injuries. The contact called an authorized dealership but was told that there were no recalls for the vehicle. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired at the time of the complaint. The current and failure mileages were approximately 60,000. Updated 7/20/10 updated 07/23/10
Vech. Skid control alarm and reaction takes place without warning or justification. Vehicle brakes come on with warning and car shakes because the brakes which areautomatically being applied and brake anti skid system is activated. This happened when traveling approx 45 mph. Thought i was going to die because of the violent reaction of the vech.this has happen more than five times and toyota wants me to pay $2,100 to correct their engineering error. Should i submit a bill for mental anguish?
This 2003 toyota sequoia has performed quite well. The other day, the vsc and vsc trac lights came on along with the check engine light. I did not detect any change in the way the car performed or handled when this occurred. A trip to the dealer, (along withthe mandatory $105 diagnostic charge), resulted in the claim that the oxygen sensor and yaw rate sensor need to be replaced for about $1200. In my opinion, it is highly unlikely for two unrelated problems such as the oxygen sensor and yaw rate sensor to fail at the exact same time. Toyota service departments have a long, slimy record of incorrectly diagnosing problems and unnecessary replacing expensive parts in order to increase the size of the repair bill. I believe that this may be one of those occasions. A quick internet search shows that there are many thousands of toyota owners who have reported this problem. Most have also given the toyota service centers failing marks for how the problem was evaluated and repaired. It may be possible that the oxygen sensor needs to be replaced. This is a common failure as a vehicle ages. The yaw rate sensor is a critical vehicle handling component that should be engineered to last for the life of the vehicle. If this component has failed, (which i doubt), it should be repaired by the manufacturer at no cost to the vehicle owner.the alleged yaw rate sensor failure is suspicious for another reason. Several months ago i received a recall notice relating to this exact problem. The car had not shown any problems up to the time of the recall repair. A couple months after the so-called repair, this problem pops up. Hmmm. I don't think toyota is telling the whole truth about this problem and obviously the recall did not solve the problem.
While i was driving at an approximate speed of 40 mph, i noticed my brake, trac off, vsc trac, engine light all came on at once.i noticed that braking was not as responsive (increased braking distance; abs doesn't seem to be engaging) and when speeding to over 50 mph, the vehicle feels as if it is slowing itself down.it is currently an expected heavy rainfall season where i am and having the vehicle in this state is very dangerous especially when the brakes are not working effectively or when it starts to slow itself down suddenly.after shutting the vehicle down and restarting it after about 2 hours, the lights mentioned are still illuminated except the brake light.after reading all the other similar complaints, i am surprised toyota is not paying for all aspects of this defect associated with the vehicle and not driver misuse.
I bought 2003 toyota sequoia. I am getting the vsc traction control and abs light on. Checked with other sequoia owner and they have similar problem. I went to checked the car and was told thatthe ecu computer is faulty. The faulty ecu needs to be replaced. Since this is wide spread problem with 03 sequoia it should be recalled. This is a safety issue. Here are the codes: c1203, c1223,c1244.
Vsc trac, vsc off, brake, abs lights... All on, all at once. There is obviously a quality control issue with these that toyota does not want to be on the hook for. Many others went to the national highway safety program and filed a complaint. If they get enough of these they will go to the manufacturer and issue a recall.
Upon normal driving the vehicle would not accelerate accurately and quickly enough after making a left turn. The vehicle would also randomly illuminate 3 indicator lights when the brake pedal is depressed. The 3 indicators are brake, trac off, vsc off. Before these lights illuminate the vehicle's brake pedal would become very hard to press causing the brake pedal to require much more force applied to it thus causing a decrease in stopping distance which is a very serious safety issue.
When accelerating the slip control light comes on and the vehicle does not allow the driver to accelerate. The vehicle slows down to 35 miles per hour. This almost caused me to be hit by a driver approaching at a speed of 70 mph. The dealership says the the slip control module need to be replaced at $1,200 and the part is not covered under the vsc trac control recall. This is a problem with the 2003 model as the dealership says it has had to replace many of the skid conteol ecu. This will cause death and crashed as the driver can not speed up when there is oncoming traffic.
I have a 2003 toyota sequoia 4x4.i had the 60,000 mile service done at piercey toyota milpitas, ca.i received a call from the service department advising me that the vehicle battery needed replacement, which i authorized.when i picked up my vehicle, i noticed that the vsc/vsc traction light was on and would remain on.i brought the vehicle back to piercey toyota, and they advised me that the vsc computer needed to be replaced.the cost for replacement was $2,000.i declined repair until i could do some research.i have checked the web, and apparently there are numerous complaints regarding the premature failure of the vsc computer.your nhtsa action number is pe08072.i have no way of proving it, but i think when the new battery was installed, the vsc computer was damaged, since it had worked fine until the 60,000 mile service/vehicle battery replacement.
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. The contact stated that while driving in snowy weather at 28 mph, the vehicle suddenly accelerated, skidded to the left and crashed into a field. There were no injuries but a police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where the body was repaired. The acceleration problem had not been addressed at the time of the complaint. The contact believed the failure occurred because of the electrical system. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000. The current mileage was approximately 139,000.
I have a 2003 toyota sequoia that has a faulty skid control unit and needs the ecu replaced.although toyota has issued a recall notice for 2003 sequoias for this problem, i was told that my car is not included on that list since they are only targeting certain cars from that year, not all cars with this problem.i was told by the dealership that it will cost me close to $3,000 to fix my car, which i cannot afford.i have only 35,000 miles on this vehicle.i have two young children that i drive in this car and have had some very close calls due to the car not functioning properly due to the faulty vsc.i feel that our safety is in jeopardy due to toyota's refusal to fix a problem that they know about and are indeed recalling for.my 2003 toyota sequoia should be included in the recall list and fixed like all of the other 2003 sequoias with this problem.thank you for your help.
Since taking ownership of my vehicle we have beenhaving trouble with it.when taking a turn the vsc skid light comes on and the accelerator looses power. The vehicle doesn't stall but the gas pedal is unresponsive leaving you stuck for 2-5 seconds.it is extremely dangerous and i have almost been in an accident numerous times.we have taken it back to the dealership multiple times and they can't correct the problem because they can't replicate it.we had a district manager for toyota look at the vehicle and couldn't help us either.however, he did tell us that the newer model toyotas have been updated so this problem doesn't happen.that leads me to believe they are aware of the defect.it is happening multiple times a day now and i am afraid for the safety of myself and my children.i need help.
While driving at any speed consumer heard a loud noise coming from the front of the vehicle. Consumer applied the accelerator pedal and the vehicle failed to accelerate. Then, consumer againapplied the accelerator pedal numerous times and the vehicle accelerated uncontrollably. He was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic could not duplicate the problem.
2003 sr5 sequoia with 4700 mi, and two accelerator problems:1. Surging from a stop and when accelerating out of a turn. 2. A dead accelerator for a period of six to ten seconds when accelerating out of a turn. The engine does not die it just remains at an idle for the six to ten seconds while the driver is pressing on the accelerator pedal. These two problems are not constant they just happen from time to time. Three trips to the dealer so far results in the response "unable to duplicate problem". The first failure date is the day we drove the vehicle home for the first time and continues to now.
On april 14, 2004 consumer was driving. Upon tapping the accelerator pedal vehicle surged forward with great force. Driver lost control,and hit a school.
While driving and upon pressing the accelerator vehicle lost power, and will not move. This happened three times. Consumerhad the vehicle towed to the dealershipthree times. The problem had not been resolved.vehicle was taken to dealerfor repairs again for the same problem.
My 2003 toyota sequoia limited has a driver's side exterior mirror with motors in it. The motor that retracts it to the body is stuck on and as a result, i had to disable all the electrical power that controls the adjustments to the mirrors including the mirror glass (both sides of vehicle). As a result the driver cannot adjust the mirrors as they are remote-controlled. My wife almost had an accident because she cannot adjust the mirrors any more. The mirrors cannot be hand adjusted from the driver's seat. The defective mirror assembly cannot be repaired, except for replacing the entire unit (toyota says) and they do not "currently" have a recall, although i have seen numerous complaints about this defect (ie. Tundra/sequoia user's groups) i feel that this is a safety-related defect and toyota should recall these vehicles. I cannot afford to repair this as the part alone retails for 400-600 dollars.
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. The contact stated that the window on the 5th door failed to open. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the regulator had failed. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 75,000.
The rear window motor and window tracks have rusted completely.the motor has failed and the window tracks are completly rusted away.the window is not unoperable.there is a short in the o2 sensor wiring underneath the vehicle.there is currently a recall on the above vehicle regarding frame rust.i believe that the above complaints are directly related to the rust issues that this vehicle has.
03 toyota sequoia oil gauge failed to work and rear window will not roll down.
Rear window began operating only off and on over a long period of time.finally it quit working completely in 2007. Fortunately it was closed, so owner just didn't use until having it fixed along with rear door hatch.a new power motor assembly was installed at owners expense. The incident date is actually the date of repair.
Trac,vsc, brake light had been coming on and then going out.this particular incident involved them coming on during a turn into traffic at which time all power was lost nearly causing an accident. Dealer treated this as 2 different problems:an induction service was performed for the "hesitation" at my expense, and a brake booster gasket and assembly were installed under the warranty.the lights continued to go off and on from time to time, but the car did not lose power again after this "fix".the lights continued to come on and off intermittently until in august 2006 the check engine light and vcs/trac lights came on and would not go out.this time, my dealer replaced the oxygen sensor at my expense. Now, with 70,000 miles on 9-26-07 the vsc/trac & check engine lights came on while traveling on the road and will not go out on turning off the engine as they sometimes did in the past.i believe after reading all the complaints about this problem on various internet sites some sort of action should be taken at toyota's expense. I am also filing a report about the new rear window motor and hatch release handle i had to replace in july on this vehicle which alsois mentioned in many reports i've read on the internet. I can't tell you how many failures on the light situation i've had because they've been in the dozens.
How do i report something that i feel needs to be investigated?i have a 2003 toyota sequoia.i also have a number of acquaintances that have 2002 and 2004 models and they have the same problem.i have also noted on the web pages where sequoia owners go to ask questions have the same problem.the rear window stops working.if its up when it stops it is ok (that is where mine stopped at), but if it stops in the down position a person has a very costly repair ($400- 500).the motor in the tailgate rusts and is covered under a service bulletin because they recognized the problem.the service bulletin is good, because they readily fix it since my vehicle was still under warranty.is it widespread enough to issue a recall?because i did not discover mine until after my warranty expired.
Inadequate braking, interior noises, oil pressure gauge.
Rear window stopped working.i had about 55,000 miles on my toyota when this started. My rear window would not roll down.a few weeks later, i tried it and it worked, then next time i tried to roll it down, it failed again.i was just told today that it was the motor and it would be $300 for the part and $200 for labor.come on.... This car is not that old......
Driver described the rearviewmirror as a problem;rearview mirror was too small , couldn'tsee clearlywhen parking the vehicle. Dealer statedthis feature was designed that wayby manufacturer.
Sunroof shattered while driving 30 mph down a quiet street.
My car has 136,000 miles on it, and the issue is rust. The whole bottom frame of the car is completely taken by rust. Its a hazard to drive because it seems like the car will fall apart! please help make toyota aware of this situation. The car has an abnormal amount of rust!!
I have had my rotors and brake pads changed a few times due to a conspicuous issue with my vehicle.at braking times during any slight "hard" stop, coming from either highway or street speeds the vehicle starts to vibrate on the front end. Tires seem to be wobbly and shake quite a bit. Nearly had a few accidents due to this phenomena.have taken my vehicle in for servicing at reputable repair shops and have had rotors "cut" and new brake pads installed frequently. Have even had to buy new tires, even though not needed, based on dealer recommendation. Seems there is an issue with these toyota vehicles after having done some research and spoken to a few other sequoia owners.catastrophic brake failure is a possibility on these vehicles. Will it take an injury or even a death to finally have someone delve into this issue?
While driving along at city street speeds, during dry weather, on paved roads, my vsc trac and trac off lights come on. No other warning lights come on. Then a buzzer sounds for about 3 seconds. Then at the same time, a strange grinding sound comes from underneath the car, and the brakes seem to start working for no reason. I quickly pull over, turn off the car. I check the outside of the car and see no indication of running over anything. I then start the car and all the lights are back to normal (off). This happens about 2-3 times a month, for about a month or 2 now. I have not been able to determine any problems.
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. The contact stated that while driving 10 mph, he noticed that the vehicle was exhibitng an abnormal noise as if he were driving on a flat tire. After pulling over, he noticed that the front passenger tire was separated from the vehicle due to a broken lug nut. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic and they advised him that he would need to install studs on the rotors and replace the lug nuts. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and current mileages was approximately 86,000.updated 05/25/11the consumer stated the wrong lug uts were installed on the vehicle. Upated 06/03/11
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