Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 01703 | 12/23/2003 | 00603 | 10005754 | Oil pressure gauge reads abnormally low at idle. *tt | 03/15/2004 |
| 00603 | 05/12/2003 | 10001993 | Oil pressure gauge reads abnormally low at idle. 2000 - 2003 sequoia and tundra. *tt *jb | 07/30/2003 | |
| EL00703 | 05/14/2003 | 10001991 | The alarm will sound for a brief moment after the remote keyless entry transmitter is used to unlock the vehicle. *tt *jb | 07/30/2003 | |
| SS00501 | 06/15/2001 | 622683 | Information on customize function diagnostic program card version. this also applies to 2001 highlander vehicles. *jb | 10/22/2001 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||||
| 4636B | 03/01/2005 | 10016044 | Charging - generator repair manual correction for the 2001 sequoia. 00400-rm832-u1. *tt | 08/19/2005 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||||
| SS00201 | 03/09/2001 | SS00201 | 10003249 | Ecu (electronic control unit) flash reprogramming process. *tt | 10/14/2003 |
| SS00201 | 03/09/2001 | 619098 | Ecu (electronic control unit) flash reprogramming process. *tt | 05/14/2001 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| 030503 | 03/05/2003 | 10001381 | Electrical wiring diagram - repair manual correction. *tt | 05/02/2003 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 03/15/2013 | 145000 | ||
| The vsc trac lights have came on and will not go off | |||
| 08/01/2012 | 110000 | 1 | |
| Wife was pulling off from a stoplight when the traction control system light (skidding car icon) and warning buzzer came on and the vehicle started making a loud grinding sound, vibrating, and pulling to the right. she pulled the vehicle over, turned it off, and called me to come swap vehicles with her. when i started the car, of course, the symptoms had gone away. several days later on a family trip, i was driving the vehicle on the interstate at 65-70 mph when the vehicle did the same thing she had described. we pulled over, the noise stopped, and then the vsc/trac and trac off came on. this should be a recall fix. too many vehicles have had this problem, over several production years (2003's actually have a recall for a similar issue). however, reading various forums has made me think toyota doesn't even know the root cause of this. but it's definitely a safety issue that needs to be checked out. *tr | |||
| 08/01/2012 | 110000 | ||
| Wife was pulling off from a stoplight when the traction control system light (skidding car icon) and warning buzzer came on and the vehicle started making a loud grinding sound, vibrating, and pulling to the right. she pulled the vehicle over, turned it off, and called me to come swap vehicles with her. when i started the car, of course, the symptoms had gone away. several days later on a family trip, i was driving the vehicle on the interstate at 65-70 mph when the vehicle did the same thing she had described. we pulled over, the noise stopped, and then the vsc/trac and trac off came on. this should be a recall fix. too many vehicles have had this problem, over several production years (2003's actually have a recall for a similar issue). however, reading various forums has made me think toyota doesn't even know the root cause of this. but it's definitely a safety issue that needs to be checked out. | |||
| 07/05/2011 | 228926 | 1 | |
| The sequoia vsc trac,vsc off sensor lights turning on and off and hearing grinding noise,and lose power. and the roll over system light come on. *tr | |||
| 07/05/2011 | 228926 | ||
| The sequoia vsc trac,vsc off sensor lights turning on and off and hearing grinding noise,and lose power. and the roll over system light come on. | |||
| 02/01/2012 | 125000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2001 toyota sequoia. the contact stated that the vehicle stability control and track warning lights illuminated. the contact lost control of the vehicle as the steering wheel haphazardly pulled to the right. the failure was experienced several times and even when the vehicle engine was turned off. the vehicle would reset independently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was advised that without the lights illuminated when the diagnostic was performed then the vehicle could not be diagnosed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 125,000 and the current mileage was 126,000. kmj | |||
| 02/01/2012 | 125000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2001 toyota sequoia. the contact stated while driving the vehicle stability control, and track light illuminated. the contact loss control of the vehicle, the steering pulled to right. the failure was experienced several times, when the vehicle engine is turned off, for a moment the vehicle reset to normal. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the dealer advised that without the lights illuminated a diagnostic could not be performed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 125,000 and the current mileage was 126,000. li | |||
| 06/03/2011 | 158000 | ||
| Vsc/trac control system engaged while driving on smooth dry road at 70 mph. vehicle began to lurch and brake, had to guide to side of road. extremely dangerous. turned vehicle off, restarted, vsc off light and check engine light were on. has happened multiple times since, with toyota indicating that vsc computer needs to be replaced for $1200+. | |||
| 11/24/2010 | 125000 | ||
| When traveling at any speed the two warning lights concerning the trac control on the the dash comes on and beeps several times, the vehicle suddenly brakes and pulls hard to the right temporarily losing control. all this happens in a split second with no warning. i am very concerned with my safety along with my families and others on the road concerning this safety defect. | |||
| 07/16/2011 | 119000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2001 toyota sequoia. the contact stated that the vehicle stable control light would illuminate when driving at various speeds. when the light comes on, it causes the front wheels to lock and pulls the vehicle to the right. the vehicle was taken to a dealer and they advised him that they were unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure and current mileages were approximately 119,000. the vin was unavailable. tb | |||
| 01/02/2010 | 100000 | 1 | |
| Toyota loses power w/o warning. vsc/trac lights on...as well as abs and check engine. very dangerous...after researching, looks like it's super common. *tr | |||
| 07/03/2009 | 2 | ||
| We bought our 2001 toyota sequoia in july 2009. while driving home from the used car lot the vsc trace and the vsc off lights came on and have never gone back off. the car lot said that the vehicle was as is and we had to deal with it. after having the vehicle for a month, the cruise control light started coming on, blinking at times, then it would turn off for a week or so, then it would come on steady and blink at times for days straight. one day while driving the brake light, vsc trac light, vsc off light, the door ajar light, and the cruise light all came on and blinked rapidly while driving. after pulling over and turning off the car and back on, they were still blinking. i turned it off and on many times and they all continued to blink. after getting home and letting it sit over night, they didn't come back on. currently the vsc trac and the vsc off light are still on. the cruise control light is also on. after turning off the vehicle and removing the keys the key light stays on, blinking non-stop and the running lights stay on. sometimes i can restart the car and the running lights will stay off after removing the keys and locking the doors. i couldn't get them off last weekend and tried everything, finally the battery died, after i got a jump start, they turned off. we continuously have problems with the dash board indicator lights and the running lights staying on tw* | |||
| 09/01/2007 | 60000 | 1 | |
| We were driving down the hill and the traction control system went crazy we skidded out and then the abs and traction control/slip lights went on. they stayed on until we took it to the dealer and they replace some brake sensors that were corroded. on the way home it happened again. the traction control computer was reporting that there were still bad sensors, but the sensors were fine, so they replaced the entire traction control computer. after a week in the shop it finally came back working. a traction control system should not throw your car out of control and run you off the road. the dealer said that they had not seen so much corrosion under a vehicle before. they said that the frame, exhaust, spare tire, and brake components as well as various other electrical components looked to have what they would call excessive corrosion. they said i should take it up with whom i bought it from. i think this is the same problem as the tundras are having with corrosion and should be looped into the same investigation. the sequoia, i was told when i bought it, was designed on the same frame, and drive train as the tundra which would explain why the corrosion is effecting similar braking systems and the spare. i would love for someone to investigate this. i would have hated for anything to happen to my family which was in the car with me. *tr | |||
| 07/11/2003 | 82000 | 1 | |
| The check engine, vsc, and traction lights on my 2001 toyota sequoia all came on simultaneously at 82,000 miles, i was told that i need to replace the transmission for $3800.00 and the computer needs replacing for about $2000.00. the brakes have been constant struggle requiring replacement every 8 months. *tr | |||
| 12/15/2008 | 117000 | 1 | |
| With no prior warning symptoms, the vsc trac vsc off brake and abs light come on in my 2001 toyota sequoia. it started about 2 weeks ago just once in a while, but now it happens almost every time i put the car in motion. it seemed to me at first that it happened most frequently when the weather is cold (the high 30s is about as cold as it ever gets here, though.) this is a problem that has been reported by many others. see here: http://www.tundrasolutions.com/forums/1gen-sequoia/62954-vsc-trac-vsc-off-brake-abs-2/. *tr | |||
| 10/06/2004 | 77278 | 1 | 10/06/2004 |
| Vsc, trac and brake lights have been consistently on since 2004. *nm | |||
| 10/21/2005 | 54000 | 1 | 03/11/2005 |
| During normal driving vsc, trac control and brake lights all lit up. lights go off and come back on intermittently. i have been on edmunds website and see too many other people with this exact issue. it will cost on the average over $1,000 to correct. my vehicle is no longer covered under warranty and is too young and expensive to have this issue. this is something that i feel toyota should recall. *jb | |||
| 08/01/2004 | 15000 | 5 | 02/01/2001 |
| The front braking system on 2001 sequoia was replaced and upgraded. *mr the brake jobs were performed at the following mileages: 15k, 25k, 30k, 55k, and 74k miles. the left wheel rattled over the rough road, the rear left strut made a noise when going over bumps due to a broken shock, and the engine light had come on. *sc *jb | |||
| 10/10/2003 | 1 | ||
| Automatic driver's side window slid inside door-could not roll up or down. intermittent problems with locking mechanism on rear door (liftgate). sometimes i can't unlcok it with my key-i have to unlock from inside at the driver's master control.*ak | |||
| 05/30/2003 | 5 | 07/25/2001 | |
| Purchased a toyota sequoia 7/01. been in and out of service ever since. we are currently on our 3rd set of brakes, 3rd trip computer, and 3rd set of tires, 2nd battery, 2nd amplifier. car only has 33,000 miles many other problems including some electrical. currently waiting for word from dealership on problems with transmission and fuel system. everything up to this point (except tires #3) has been covered by warranty. dealership got a case # with toyota so these problems will be covered if they persist. feel like we are on the path to a lemon. don't know how else to proceed. sent toyota a letter detailing problems, asking to possibly help us get into another vehicle. we are at the point where it is a new concern everyday with this car. help!!!!!!*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 07/05/2007 | 121390 | 1 | 02/01/2001 |
| Brake, abs, skid control warning lights on , dealer service checked and recommended replacing battery which was done by them. following day warning lights still on intermittently , returned to dealer for service but the warning lights would not come on while the dealer had it. was advised it was not a safety issue, just malfunctioning warning lights. now( october 2007) the lights are always on and when returned to dealer for service again was told this time it was the skid control ecu, and recommend replacing skid control ecu. was also told it that the abs and skid control were not functioning when lights were on so handling would be affected (safety issue ). at this time i am gathering information on whether it should be replaced or not. *tr | |||
| 05/30/2003 | 5 | 07/25/2001 | |
| Purchased a toyota sequoia 7/01. been in and out of service ever since. we are currently on our 3rd set of brakes, 3rd trip computer, and 3rd set of tires, 2nd battery, 2nd amplifier. car only has 33,000 miles many other problems including some electrical. currently waiting for word from dealership on problems with transmission and fuel system. everything up to this point (except tires #3) has been covered by warranty. dealership got a case # with toyota so these problems will be covered if they persist. feel like we are on the path to a lemon. don't know how else to proceed. sent toyota a letter detailing problems, asking to possibly help us get into another vehicle. we are at the point where it is a new concern everyday with this car. help!!!!!!*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
| 12/06/2005 | 0 | 5 | 01/15/2001 |
| Headlights will not shut off after the engine is turned off. also, a buzzing noise comes from the fuse box while the headlights are on. as a result of the headlights staying on, the battery runs down. the only way to start sequoia is to jump/boost with another car/battery. legacy toyota, 4115 jonesboro road, union city, ga 30291, 770.964.8888 replaced the fuse box junction block assembly and block assembly on 11/30/04. i took the sequoia back to legacy this morning for the same problem. *jb | |||
| 04/13/2002 | 1 | 06/01/2001 | |
| Engine stopped while driving 40 mph. would crank, but not start. efi1 fuse was burned out, replaced, and burned out again upon cranking. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 03/25/2004 | 37000 | 40 | 05/19/2001 |
| Toyota sequioa 2001 stalls and shuts off when the vehicle is stop and in gear. on many occasion while getting ready to entering into traffic or proceeding from a stop, the vehicle stalls and shut off stranding vehicle in the middle of road or intersection. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 07/27/2003 | 51000 | 3 | 11/17/2001 |
| I lease a used 2001 toyota sequoia sr5 4wd suv in november of 2001. the skid control ecu had failed in 2003 and a toyota dealership did not want to replace it for reasons that the warranty no longer covers it. to replace the ecu computer, i will have to pay over $2000.00. this problem prevents the anti-skid control and anti-lock brakes (abs) to function. i have found out that this problem with the ecu has been very common for the toyota sequoia's made between 2000 and 2003. there are several occasions where i almost had an accident because of failure of the abs and anti-skid control. toyota has clearly ignored and avoided to fix this problem. i hope you can help me. *jb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 1 | |||
| Upon starting vehicle and proceeding to drive consumer noticed dashboard indicator light stayed on. *ak | |||