Recalls

CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER
07E023000CARDONE INDUSTRIES, INC. E (Equipment)1312804/02/2007MFRTOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION03/29/200703/29/2007
Defect SummaryCertain cardone master cylinders with date codes lower than dca7078 sold as replacement equipment for use on the vehicles listed above. the seal on master cylinder can fail and leak brake fluid.
Consequence SummaryLoss of brake fluid can result in poor braking performance, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryCardone will notify owners and offer to repurchase any defective master cylinders. the recall began during april 2007. owners can contact cardone at 1-800-777-4780.
NotesThis recall only pertains to aftermarket cardone master cylinders and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the vehicles listed above.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Bulletins

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
0050209/16/200200502R10007582Front brake vibration. *mj07/01/2004
BR0050209/16/200310003955Information on front brake vibration. revised. *tt11/07/2003
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
463203/10/200510015863'02 sequoia abs with ebd & trac & vsc system repair manual correction. 00400-rm886-u1. *tt08/15/2005
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS
0010212/18/200210006063Toyota racing development (trd) high-performance brake pads. *tt04/14/2004

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SERVICE BRAKES
02/05/20131210541
 While traveling home at normal speed the vsc/trac lights came on and the vehicle began vibrating and making a grinding noise. after stopping on the side of the road, i called my husband and was told to turn the vehicle off and on to possibly reset the vsc/trac. it seemed to work briefly but it started to do it again. after making it home, my husband drove the vehicle initially without any issues. however, he attempted to take the vehicle to the store and the problem started again. he noted audible alerts and the vsc/trac lights illuminating, grinding from what seemed to be the passenger side front tire. he had to pull off to the side of the road; however, found it difficult to control the vehicle. the speed was estimated at 35-40 mph, dry conditions with no obvious road conditions or issues. smoke was observed coming from the passenger front of the vehicle. this problem had been noted several time randomly over the past two years, but has seemingly been resolved by turning the vehicle off and back on. this was the first time that the issue has persisted, and the increased difficulty in steering. *tr
02/05/2013121054
 While travelling home at normal speed the vsc/trac lights came on and the vehicle began vibrating and making a grinding noise. after stopping on the side of the road, i called my husband and was told to turn the vehicle off and on to possibly reset the vsc/trac. it seemed to work briefly but it started to do it again. after making it home, my husband drove the vehicle initially without any issues. however, he attempted to take the vehicle to the store and the problem started again. he noted audible alerts and the vsc/trac lights illuminating, grinding from what seemed to be the passenger side front tire. he had to pull off to the side of the road; however, found it difficult to control the vehicle. the speed was estimated at 35-40 mph, dry conditions with no obvious road conditions or issues. smoke was observed coming from the passenger front of the vehicle. this problem had been noted several time randomly over the past two years, but has seemingly been resolved by turning the vehicle off and back on. this was the first time that the issue has persisted, and the increased difficulty in steering.
12/29/20121390001
 Vehicle skid control simply engages at normal speeds and normal driving conditions. hard grinding, pulling to the right or left and almost no braking. yes, they recalled 2003 to 05 but not 2002? why? it's the exact same problem. someone will be injured at some point and in fact, there are some accounts of injury. in my family's case, this has happened while driving about 8 times since we purchased this from a private dealer and after we had a certified mechanic check it out. this is on toyota. please investigate this. this is total negligence and disregard for individual safety. *tr
12/29/2012139000
 Vehicle skid control simply engages at normal speeds and normal driving conditions. hard grinding, pulling to the right or left and almost no braking. yes, they recalled 2003 to 05 but not 2002? why? it's the exact same problem. someone will be injured at some point and in fact, there are some accounts of injury. in my family's case, this has happened while driving about 8 times since we purchased this from a private dealer and after we had a certified mechanic check it out. this is on toyota. please investigate this. this is total negligence and disregard for individual safety.
11/23/20121097501
 Was driving about 45 to 50 mph and a terrible noise started and the brakes barely stopped the vehicle and it became difficult to control. *tr
11/23/2012109750
 Was driving about 45 to 50 mph and a terrible noise started and the brakes barely stopped the vehicle and it became difficult to control.
10/04/20101
 I have been having the same problem with my 02' sequoia. at first the vsc trac light/ vsc off would come on & go off after turning engine off. then it started staying on along w/ abs light & brake. all the lights continue to stay on. my vehicle only has 126,800 miles which i consider less to be having an issue at this time. i'm a mother of three in which this is my primary vehicle that carries my precious cargo. i really do think that toyota should issue some kind of recall in regards to this matter, it clearly looks likes this is a problem w/ other sequoia owners & they need to stand behind there products. especially when it involves the safety of lives. it would be great if someone could help me w/ this matter. *tr
10/04/2010
 I have been having the same problem with my 02' sequoia. at first the vsc trac light/ vsc off would come on & go off after turning engine off. then it started staying on along w/ abs light & brake. all the lights continue to stay on. my vehicle only has 126,800 miles which i consider less to be having an issue at this time. i'm a mother of three in which this is my primary vehicle that carries my precious cargo. i really do think that toyota should issue some kind of recall in regards to this matter, it clearly looks likes this is a problem w/ other sequoia owners & they need to stand behind there products. especially when it involves the safety of lives. it would be great if someone could help me w/ this matter.
10/26/20122682911
 Again, after picking the vehicle up from the toyota service department in which the skid control ecu and brake booster assembly was replaced, the vehicle repeated all alarms and malfunctions as before: slippery lamp illuminated, alarm sounded, vsc trac and trac off lamp lit while abs brakes engaged while driving on a slight decline at 45 mph. i returned the vehicle to toyota immediately! the technicians informed me on the following monday that the seal for the master cylinder was cracked after replacing the brake booster assy. surprisingly, it has happened again and i am taking it back to the service department tomorrow morning. there has to be a systemic problem as this problem is a known issue with this type of vehicle. it is disappointing that toyota would keep these vehicles on the road with know problems of the such. fortunately for me, there hasn't been any accidents. i fear for the safety myself and my coworker as we commute in the vehicle daily. more importantly, that of my wife and children when we drive the vehicle. *tr
06/25/20101875221
 While driving through parking lot and applying brakes, the vsc trac and trac off lights came on and remained on while the vehicle was on. after restarting the vehicle, the lights would not replicate. when taken to the dealer, the technician informed me to bring it in when the lights were on because they were unable to pull the codes. *tr
10/26/20122682911
 Again, after picking the vehicle up from the toyota service department in which the skid control ecu and brake booster assembly was replaced, the vehicle repeated all alarms and malfunctions as before: slippery lamp illuminated, alarm sounded, vsc trac and trac off lamp lit while abs brakes engaged while driving on a slight decline at 45 mph. i returned the vehicle to toyota immediately! the technicians informed me on the following monday that the seal for the master cylinder was cracked after replacing the brake booster assy. surprisingly, it has happened again and i am taking it back to the service department tomorrow morning. there has to be a systemic problem as this problem is a known issue with this type of vehicle. it is disappointing that toyota would keep these vehicles on the road with know problems of the such. fortunately for me, there hasn't been any accidents. i fear for the safety myself and my coworker as we commute in the vehicle daily. more importantly, that of my wife and children when we drive the vehicle. *tr
10/25/20122682761
 While driving at 50 mph on a flat concrete paved road in dry conditions, the slippery wet lamp lit and the alarm sounded for approximately 10 seconds while the abs brakes engaged on. the lamp flashed until the brakes released and the vsc trac and trac off lamps illuminated and remained on after restarting the vehicle. this occurrence happened immediately after receiving the vehicle from the toyota service department in which the skid control ecu was replaced for $770.79. this is a repeated occurrence of the problems. i delivered the vehicle back to toyota to have it repaired. the technician informed me that the brake booster assembly would need to be replaced to resolve the problem. the maintenance cost $1,606.24 and they kept if for 5 days. *tr
10/10/20122631111
 During my evening commute while driving on i-20 west at 75 mph, the steering wheel tugged and the front brake engaged. immediately afterwards, the slippery wet lamp flashed and an alarm buzzer sounded for about 10 seconds. afterwards, the vsc trac and traf off lights illuminated and remained on. i drove to an orientation and while on the way home at 45 mph, all of the previously stated alarms and malfunctions occurred again and the brakes engaged with a loud noise. i stop for gas at my usual 1/4 tank level and while pulling away from the fuel station, all alarms and all malfunctions recurred for the third time within a 24 hour period. the abs engaged while driving at 10 mph. i called the toyota service department and coordinated to leave my vehicle in the night deposit box for maintenance the next morning. toyota kept the vehicle for two days and replaced the skid control ecu anticipating that the problem would be resolved. previously, i had the brake fluid flushed and replaced on 08/17/2012 as routine maintenance at 262,223 miles. the problem recurred within days. *tr
10/11/20101977211
 This is a repeat occurrence of a problem with the vsc trac and trac off systems. repeatedly, the lights will come on and remains on until the vehicle is restarted. again, when i took it the toyota service department, i was informed that they were unable to replicate the codes. no resolution. *tr
06/25/20101875221
 While driving through parking lot and applying brakes, the vsc trac and trac off lights came on and remained on while the vehicle was on. after restarting the vehicle, the lights would not replicate. when taken to the dealer, the technician informed me to bring it in when the lights were on because they were unable to pull the codes. *tr
10/25/2012268276
 While driving at 50 mph on a flat concrete paved road in dry conditions, the slippery wet lamp lit and the alarm sounded for approximately 10 seconds while the abs brakes engaged on. the lamp flashed until the brakes released and the vsc trac and trac off lamps illuminated and remained on after restarting the vehicle. this occurence happened immediately after receiving the vehicle from the toyota service department in which the skid control ecu was replaced for $770.79. this is a repeated occurence of the problems. i delivered the vehicle back to toyota to have it repaired. the technician informed me that the brake booster assembly would need to be replaced to resolve the problem. the maintenance cost $1,606.24 and they kept if for 5 days.
10/10/2012263111
 During my evening commute while driving on i-20 west at 75 mph, the steering wheel tugged and the front brake engaged. immediately afterwards, the slippery wet lamp flashed and an ararm buzzer sounded for about 10 seconds. afterwards, the vsc trac and traf off lights illuminated and remained on. i drove to an orientation and while on the way home at 45 mph, all of the previously stated alarms and malfunctions occurred again and the brakes engaged with a loud noise. i stop for gas at my usual 1/4 tank level and while pulling away from the fuel station, all alarms and all malfunctions reoccured for the third time within a 24 hour period. the abs engaged while driving at 10 mph. i called the toyota service department and coordinated to leave my vehicle in the night deposit box for maintenance the next morning. toyota kept the vehicle for two days and replaced the skid control ecu anticipating that the problem would be resolved. previously, i had the brake fluid flushed and replaced on 08/17/2012 as routine maintenance at 262,223 miles. the problem reoccured within days.
06/25/2010187522
 While driving through parking lot and applying brakes, the vsc trac and trac off lights came on and remained on while the vehicle was on. after restarting the vehicle, the lights would not replicate. when taken to the dealer, the technician informed me to bring it in when the lights were on because they were unable to pull the codess.
10/11/20121490001
 I was a stop light with the brakes firmly pressed down when the vehicle lurched forward. it felt as if someone had rear-ended me, however, there was no one behind me. now the vsc lights are lit up on the dashboard display and it is lurching and power surging at random. *tr
10/11/2012149000
 I was a stop light with the brakes firmly pressed down when the vehicle lurched forward. it felt as if someone had rear-ended me, however, there was no one behind me. now the vsc lights are lit up on the dashboard display and it is lurching and power surging at random.
09/16/20121850001
 Our 2002 toyota sequoia has a completely rusted out frame, rear differential and other parts such as brake lines etc. while driving on the highway the rear differential exploded and the car would not drive any further. i put the car in park, turned off the car and the car kept rolling despite being in park. i applied the emergency brake to stop the car. the rear differential housing was completely rusted through and leaking fluid. we then discovered that in addition the frame of the car was completely rusted through. the car is no longer safe to drive because of the rusted frame and under carriage. our dealership has been wonderful and rented me a car and will replace the frame but toyota is saying that i am responsible for the differential replacement. *tr
09/16/2012185000
 Our 2002 toyota sequoia has a completely rusted out frame, rear differential and other parts such as brake lines etc. while driving on the highway the rear differential exploded and the car would not drive any further. i put the car in park, turned off the car and the car kept rolling despite being in park. i applied the emergency brake to stop the car. the rear differential housing was completely rusted through and leaking fluid. we then discovered that in addition the frame of the car was completely rusted through. the car is no longer safe to drive because of the rusted frame and under carriage. our dealership has been wonderful and rented me a car and will replace the frame but toyota is saying that i am responsible for the differential replacement.
10/04/20111245531
 The abs light is on constantly even though the vehicle has not suffered any incidents, the vsc/track light is on sometimes it lasts up to one week until i disconnect the negative cable of the battery, recently the security light started flashing constantly, i don't know much about cars and is already altering my blood pressure. *tr
10/04/2011124553
 The abs light is on constantly even though the vehicle has not suffered any incidents, the vsc/track light is on sometimes it lasts up to one week until i disconnect the negative cable of the battery, recently the security light started flashing constantly, i don't know much about cars and is already altering my blood pressure.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
11/27/200222000
 While driving, rear brakes are sluggish causing extended stopping distance. dealer states that the both front and rear brake system is an adequate for the vehicle's size. please provide additional information. ts
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - CALIPER
05/18/2005250252
 I have a 2002 toyota sequoia limited. i've had two sets of brake pads and rear shoes and even new rotors but i still have a shaking problem. it fixes it for a few weeks and then it's right back to shaking. my braking distance has increased greatly
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - PADS
05/18/2005250252
 I have a 2002 toyota sequoia limited. i've had two sets of brake pads and rear shoes and even new rotors but i still have a shaking problem. it fixes it for a few weeks and then it's right back to shaking. my braking distance has increased greatly
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - ROTOR
05/18/2005250252
 I have a 2002 toyota sequoia limited. i've had two sets of brake pads and rear shoes and even new rotors but i still have a shaking problem. it fixes it for a few weeks and then it's right back to shaking. my braking distance has increased greatly
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
11/15/201090000
 I have owned a 2002 toyota sequoia scince 2006. this problem began occuring in the winter of 2007 with the vsc, vsc trac, and abs warning lights all coming on. this kept continuing anytime i was driving in wet snowy conditions. i began to reserch this problem on line and it seems there are many cases of this on 2001-2003 toyota sequoias. i took it to a dealer and they couldn't find any computer codes relating to this issue. at the end of last winter the problem seemed to become worse. even in dry conditions on dry pavement the vsc computer begins to take over acceleration and very often! and sometimes the lights come on and sometimes not. again i researched and found there to be a toyota recall on 2003 sequoias only for the same problem that has been affecting my sequoia! i called toyota, they gave me a case # and told me to take it in to the dealer. i took it back to a toyota dealer and again they could not duplicate the lights turning on or find any computer codes concerning the problem. that was approximatly 5 months ago and still the problem persists leading up to yesterdays accident. i drove up to the mountains to go snowboarding. when we left the resort it was snowing very heavy. i noticed the abs, vsc, and vsc trac lights come on again, as i was expecting them to. we drove about 7 miles down the road then i was moving in to the left turning lane of a traffic light. our speed was only 15-20 mph, and when i tried to slow down the wheels locked up and we began sliding. i let off the brakes and tried them again to no avail. i let off the brakes and tried to miss the vehicle in front of me by going to the left side of them over a small median as there was no traffic coming towards us in the intersection. but my rear tire bounced me off the median and into the vehicle.the damage was minor and there were no injuries. i believe this accident could have been avoided if the abs and vsc system was working properly. i believe the recall should include 01 and 02 sequoias.
03/09/201085000
 2002 toyota sequoia abs and vehicle skid control (vsc) computer failure that causes safety concern in operating the vehicle (abs, vsc, parking brake lights stay on). in slippery road conditions, applying brakes or accelerating causes the vehicle to skid and slide easily. 2003 models have been recalled for similar issue with abs and vsc computer. please look into poor toyota's design or production quality of these vehicles before we get injured or worse...
02/01/20101650001
 Vsc, seat belt and check engine light randomly started coming on about 130,000 mi. tansky toyota service did brake work, the lights were off for several weeks but then would come off and on. we ignored it because we had just had it in to the dealer, it seemed to be a nuisance in an older vehicle but not dangerous. about 165,000 miles the vehicle developed a sudden loss of power in traffic. we speculated it was the lever that shifts from 4wd to 2wd. the dealer replaced that for $400, the lights were off for 3 days, then back on. now, we have had maybe five instances of sudden loss of power. this total loss of power usually occurs after driving 10 minutes locally, and after stopping at a light. turning the ignition off, and restarting fixes the issue. tansky toyota acts like they have never heard of such a thing, but when i look online every toyota blog is full of people just like me. i know it is an old vehicle. i just want to know how much will it cost me to really fix this problem. we have started only using this vehicle for non-critical driving locally. *tr
02/24/20101150001
 My toyota sequoia vehicle skid control lights light up at various times. i also hear a grinding sound periodically and lose all acceleration. i have researched this and there appears to be a trend with these vehicles. i am concerned with the safety of the vehicle and acceleration/braking. *tr
02/18/2010386601
 There are two issues that i would like to report to you. first is the abs braking/vsc system. second is the excessive rust through out the vehicle under carriage/chassis. first, i have a 2002 toyota sequoia. at 38,620 miles, the brake, abs, vsc on, ans vsc off lights come on when the engine started and while driving. i took it the dealer, thompson toyota, 122 w swamp road, doylestown, pa 18901, tel 215 245 9460. they stated that it is the rear brake pads that being worn out and required replacement. the dealer replaced the rear brake pads. after approximately 40 miles on the road (at 38660 miles), the identical situation occurred again: the brake, abs, vsc on, ans vsc off lights come on when the engine started and while driving. i took the car back to the dealer and they said that the vehicle needs
05/04/2008650001
 Toyota sequoia 2002 abs, parking brake light and trak warning lights turn on and stay on when the vehicle starts. toyota dealers say that the computer in the abs system is bad. the vehicle when going thru a bump or an uneven terrain loses power momentarily. it happens very often, almost every time the vehicle passes on bumps. i claimed to toyota that this is a safety design problem but toyota refuses to fix it. repairs are about 3 to 4 thousand dollars. *tr
05/28/2004620001
 2002 toyota sequoia has been operating since @ 62,000 miles with a non-functioning vsc/abs system. see that this has not yet been officially recalled, but can find all kinds of info and complaints on the web about this issue. dashboard lit up with all relative warning lights & vehicle has no abs nor vsc functionality. how could this important safety features well documented, chronic failure not be recalled? it is not exclusive to the 2002 model year either. this is very inappropriate. how many people have to die or get injured before this well documented safety equipment failure is responsibly addressed with a recall. i hope my complaint helps the tally towards this recall. consumers of this vehicle have bought it with a critical safety system that fails. toyota must be made to rectify this product safety and quality issue! *tr
11/24/19971
 Test. *tr
10/06/2008714331
 2002 toyota sequoia lmtd 4wd, 71,433 miles - after the rear brake pads were replaced, the track and abs and vcs control dash lights came on and stayed on, all the time. systems working proper until break pads were replaced. something happened to the track, abs and vcs systems during the brake repair and the systems do not work now. looking at internet chat room discussions and spoken to friends who have same car and same problem after getting brakes repaired. please advise. *tr
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
05/01/2011120000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2002 toyota sequoia. the contact stated while driving 40 mph, the anti lock brake and vcs lights illuminated. the vehicle also decelerated into limp mode. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that a sensor for one of the rear tires was faulty. the vehicle was repaired, but the failure continued to occur. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where the booster assembly and master cylinder were replaced; however, the failure continued. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer a third time and the contact was informed that a brake line failed. the vehicle was in the process of being repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and no assistance was provided. the failure mileage was 120,000. rvk
05/01/2011120000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2002 toyota sequoia. the contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the anti lock brake and vcs lights illuminated. the vehicle then decelerated into limp mode. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that a sensor for one of the rear tires was faulty. the vehicle was repaired, but the failure continued. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where the booster assembly and master cylinder was replaced. the failure continued. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer for a third time and the contact was informed that a brake line failed. the vehicle was in the process of being repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and no assistance was provided. the failure mileage was 120,000. sm.
01/05/201276000
 The vehicle was examined at our local toyota dealer on 1/5/2012 because of making a grinding noise and shaking with acceleration at speeds above 20 mph. it was found to have extensive rust damage to the frame with a large rust hole in the right front area at the sway bar bushing bracket. the rear differential housing was rusted and leaking fluid, the right and left sway bars were broken, both front brake calipers were stuck and the rotors badly rusted. repairs for the frame alone were estimated at over $10,000 with more than that amount to take care of the other issues. this sequoia has been well maintained on a regular schedule, washed regularly and kept at night in a garage. the body and interior are in excellent condition. the car has only 76,000 miles on the odometer. it was quite a shock to go from a car we relied upon to carry us safely in winter weather to one which has had to be abandoned for scrap. i understand that frame rust issues have been a serious problem for many toyota models including the tacoma and tundra resulting in recalls. the sequoia needs to be added to this list.
07/15/2010147000
 To start, i want to stress that i do not understand why there is no recall for this problem. the vsc trac, abs, skid control and brake lights all came on and stayed on as of the above date. prior to that date, the vsc trac and skid lights would come on for no reason, but would go off upon turning off and restarting the car. when the lights came on and stayed on, i read the owner's manual and based on that information, was worried the the brakes would not work, so i called the dealer. when i spoke to someone in the dealer's repair shop about the problem before i brought the car in, he said that the warning lights meant that my abs system was gone and it would cost $2,000 to fix. he said that it was not covered by warranty or a recall. so, i took it to the nearest auto repair shop to my home, that i had used previously. they checked the warning lights with the computer diagnostic and could not find anything wrong. then, i took it to the dealer, and they checked the warning lights and said that the problem was low voltage with the battery. i had recently bought a new battery, so i took the car back to the first place, which checked the battery and said it was fine. so i received conflicting messages from the dealer. however, since other owners with my year/model toyota have had safety problems with the same issue and toyota has the same problem with the 2003 model and they have issued a recall, i believe it is a safety issue. i can't understand why no recall has been issued for the 2002 year. please look at all of the complaints about this exact issue from so many consumers (and i'm sure plenty of others who did not take the time to report it) and act before someone is seriously injured or killed!!!!!!
04/05/2011102111
 My 2002 toyota sequoia has a defective sensor for the vsc, brake system. i see where the 2003 sequoia is covered, but not the 2002's. please tell me why this is the case, when the same problem is occuring
03/09/2009115000
 02 toyota sequoia purchased new. very common complaint. the vsc/abs/traction control lights brake issue.. after reading over numerous posts, forums, complaints, etc determined there isn't a repair and that fishing for a possible repair would be a huge cost.. as time progresses it increases in severity and problems. now front brakes are constantly grinding! it results in very poor performance, extreme danger and an extremely bad grinding/dragging noise. recently replaced both front calipers, pads, replaced the brake fluid, bleed the system and still no better. at this point the car is un-drive-able. it is no longer safe as i don't know what to do next. this is such an incredibly disappointing situation that toyota refuses to address. it is disgusting that toyota reacts to news reports and sadly a fatality to initiate a massive recall due to floor mats obstructing gas pedals, but when there is a major issue such as the faulty braking system they completely ignore the issue. toyota does not act as if customer is number one. their motto the next customer is number 1...those whom have already purchased are locked in and we won't do anything unless we are forced. i pray that no one is injured or dies as a result of this. it's only a matter of time! instead of allocating a huge sum of your budget to pay your attorney's why not step up and do the right thing and actually resolve this issue? 4 recalls for this model and year is pitiful. the number of major or re-occurring problems with this car are so extensive that you should be ashamed. i guess it's difficult to associate with the little people when you're sitting on top of the mountain, but remember what got you to that point, your reputation through customer service. we have no problem kicking you off the mountain. hopefully someone will wake up.
07/25/201189851
 2002 toyota sequoia brake slippery and shake the vehicle, then both vsc and trac off warning lights are on.
01/02/201198900
 I have owned my 2002 toyota sequoia since january of 2002. since then we have had numerous problems with the brakes and now the vsc/abs skid control. for starters the front brake pads and rotors had to be changed and re-surfaced with approximately 30,000 miles on the vehicle. then the same thing again with approximately 60,000 miles. before the second repair i did some research and saw there was a tsb for larger calipers and rotors on the vehicle. this is a classic case of cost cutting and under-engineering to increase profit margins. i went to my local toyota dealership and ask for the repair to be done by toyota at their expense. they would not do this for me. now with approximately 99,000 miles on the car i have a faillure of the vsc/abs skid control. this is going to be a very expensive repair. i want toyota to finally own up to my situation. the vsc/abs problem is very frequent among my year model and deserves a recall. once this system is de-activated by faillure the sequoia becomes less maneuverable and more dangerous to its occupants and all those cars it shares the road with. please join me and do what ou can to make toyota make both the underpowered rotors and calipers and the abs skid control system madatory recall items for the 02 sequoia.
01/05/20101400001
 I have a 2002 toyota sequoia limited that has an error message on safety equipment. vehicle stability control (vsc) and abs (anti-lock-brake) system lights are constantly on, causing me concern. i see toyota initiated a recall on the 2003 model for this concern, yet not on my model year? i see numerous blogs with this concern as i search for solutions. this was a very expensive vehicle that i purchased due to the reputation of this company for building safe automobiles, i am disappointed in toyota's lack of response. please help if you have the ability/authority. thank you *tr
04/20/2010
 Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota sequoia. the contact stated while depressing the brake pedal, the brakes would not engage. the dealer advised the central computer system would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin and failure mileage were not available. the current mileage was 50,000.
10/17/2006110/17/2006
 2002 toyota sequoia *gr the consumer stated a noise was coming from the brakes and the problem was never fixed.*jb
02/12/2010389491
 I purchased a new 2002 toyota sequoia in april of 2002. in january of 2004, i was on the new jersey turnpike and when i went to stop my vehicle, my brake pedal went all the way to the floor and i was luckily able to get into the shoulder and finally get the vehicle stopped without hitting anyone. it appeared to me that the master cylinder might have malfunctioned. the truck was towed to a toyota dealer and they could not find anything wrong with the vehicle. when i picked up the vehicle, it appeared as though the brake pedal was back into its normal position but the dealer could not explain why. during the week of february 12, 2010 this same problem occurred twice and i was almost involved in two separate accidents. i took the truck to the toyota dealer and once again the computer and other indicator lights were not showing any problems. after several hours of sitting there the brakes returned to their normal position just like before. i then took the mechanic for a ride in a back lot of the dealership and was able to make them fail once again. after this occurrence, the brakes never returned to their normal positions. i left the truck at the dealership for them to investigate. the mechanic said that there were no known problems in this area and he said after talking to several toyota engineers that it could be a number of things: 1)master cylinder 2)brake booster 3)brake actuator 4)computer the mechanic and the engineers felt that is was probably the brake actuator so i went ahead with the repair. but they were not 100% sure that this was the problem. but they did agree that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. the brakes of course are working. i talked to several other mechanics and they have said that toyota knows that these actuators are bad but are not doing anything about it. they also mentioned that the vsc/ecu computer modules are a defect as well. *tr
12/10/2009680001
 2002 sequoia limited. vsc off, vsc trac, abs lights on. vehicle makes crunching noise in engine compartment (abs / vsc) and brakes engage while trying to accelerate. continues for approx 5 seconds. unable to accelerate. *tr
09/08/2008890001
 We own a 2002 toyota sequoia, and in september of 2008, 4 lights came lit on the dashboard of our suv. they are the vsc, vsc trac, brake, and the abs light. we took the car to 3 toyota dealers here in cincinnati and they are all saying that the skid control ecu with actuator needs to be replaced, which will cost roughly $2500.00 to have the dealer do the repairs. after getting online, i found that there are very many toyota owners who are experiencing the same problems and that the nhtsa is pressing toyota to recall this computer system. as such, i wanted to make the nhtsa aware of the problems we are experiencing as well. i was told by the dealer that we could drive the car but we would just not have our abs. the computer has been out on this vehicle for over a year now. *tr
06/11/2009840001
 Failure of the abs skid contol system on a 2002 toyata sequoia. *tr
10/15/2007550001
 I have to have the brake system serviced every 2000 miles because of the vibrating when braking. the toyota dealer said they all do this and you have no warranty coverage or recall notice, it is your responsibility. seems the brake system is not proper for the size of the vehicle. *tr
03/29/2009900001
 While driving a 2002 toyota sequoia sr5 2 wheel drive suv near the end of march 2009, the trac off, vsc trac, brake and abs warning lights simultaneously came on. i was traveling approximately 55 mph on a dry road at night in heavy traffic. i moved off the highway to check the manual which emphasized the possible seriousness of each light. it said to contact a toyota dealer. i called earnhardt toyota in mesa arizona who finally worked on the vehicle several days later for the vsc/trac/brake/abs problem, and a front brake vibration/pulsation. no help on the pulsation problem since i was told i needed to turn the rotors again. on the vehicle stability control/traction control/anti-lock braking system/brake warning lights, the service associate offered that it was a common problem, could be caused by a loose gas cap or an expensive computer (in the thousands of dollars). he sated that no codes were set other than a low voltage which could be caused by a bad battery or corroded connection. i cleaned the battery terminals completely, checked the battery, and made sure the gas cap was tight. the warning lights now come on at some point every time i drive the sequoia. earnhardt toyota told me it should not affect the actual braking systems. how do they know that? being told of a false continuous or intermittent safety warning light can lull one into a questionable sense of safety. these lights and safety systems need to work reliably without having toyota just say they know about this common problem. does it affect actual vehicle stability control and emergency braking? on numerous internet sites, i find this same problem is mentioned frequently. also a large number of complaints are on file now with the nhtsa. i rely on the warning lights and their underlying systems to work as advertised, but toyota now makes me doubt that reliance. does there have to be a large body count for nhtsa to order a recall to fix this well known safety problem? *tr
02/03/2009646941
 When braking at high speeds, you can feel front brake vibrate. i took the car to dealership, they stated that there is a technical service bulletin for this issue, but it is not a recall. they are aware that the brake system is too small to handle the load of the vehicle and will only rectify (by upgrading entire braking system) if it is still under manufacturer's warranty. my rotors are warped because of this and i can't afford $4800 to fix their poor workmanship (design). help me hold them responsible for this potential safety issue! *tr
12/24/20081079401
 On 12/24/08 went to toyota dealer. when applying brakes vehicle vibrates. rotors replaced, vibration stopped. 1/2/09 back to dealer, check engine light on, vsc trac, and trac off lights on. back to dealer on 1/12/09. as of 1/21/09 lights mentioned, back on. brakes lights came on this morning also. *tr
08/25/2008725001
 Defective vsc computer in 2002 which controls anti-lock & skid control. toyota refuses to acknowledge problem and repair under warranty. *tr
09/20/2008650001
 Vsc, traction control, anti-lock brake, and parking brake lights on the dash illuminated while driving. so, our vehicle has no antilock braking capability, traction control or skid control. mechanic reports that the skid control ecu needs to be replaced--at a cost of $2200. seems to be a common issue with this vehicle and toyota needs to remedy it. *tr
10/08/20081300001
 1. while driving along, there was suddenly a loud grinding noise and the vsc trac and the trac off lights came on and stayed on. 2. this incident was the second time it has happened in the last few weeks. as a consequence, i dare not drive my vehicle now. 3. i cannot afford an expensive repair right now, so i must now ride my bike or the bus anywhere i need to go. *tr
10/01/20071100001
 (1) the dashboard lights for abs, vsc, & traction control flickered, and then remained on permanently. (2) the abs and vsc have malfunctioned which seriously affects the braking & stability control of the vehicle in emergency handling situations, endangering person(s) in vehicle. (3) technician at marin toyota in san rafael, ca stated this was a common failure of the 2002 sequoia. (4) searching online forums and the nhtsa complaint database also show this a common problem. (5) our family needs to be safe in this car. i hope something can be done. *tr
08/08/200545000508/01/2002
 Tl*the contact owns a 2002 toyota sequoia. while driving 40 mph, the steering wheel vibrated. the dealer replaced the brakes, rotors, and calipers. the dealer stated that the vehicle had 45% brake functionality. the current mileage was 76,639 and failure mileage was 45,000.
01/17/2007109/22/2001
 Brake light started to come on and go off when driving, but my manual said this is okay. then the vsc and trac off lights started to come on and stay on but it did not happen every time i drove the car, only half the time. *nm
12/22/2006668001002/25/2006
 Vsc/trac warning lights come on and stay on, and car tries to go back/forward at the same time. i bought this car used with 66,000 miles on it, and problem is chronic. dealer says they can't recreate the problem. i looked online and there are lots of problems with this in toyota sequoias. date of most recent incident is recorded below. *nm
10/20/2006111/12/2001
 During the past few months 'vsc trac ,vsc off,slip or skid,abs,lights is going off while driving at low speeds like making turns and trying to accelerate from stop, even though the pavement is dry this happens every time ever since, brakes automatically apply causing the car to cut off or prevent the car from accelerating thus results in not able to control the car, there were instances that making turns is very dangerous due to the fact that the vehicle behind you can hit you due to the fact that failure to accelerate when needed because the abs/vsc systems override you from accelerating by pressing the gas pedal, this seems to be a common complaint in online forums like edmunds.com tudrasolutions.com, and there was a discussion in there that someone's car with the vsc failure caught on fire, pls investigate. *nm
06/24/200645754112/16/2002
 I have a 2002 toyota sequoia sr5 4x4 and my abs, brake, vcs, trac lights on my dashboard remain on. i have researched this problem on www.edmunds.com and on www.tundrasolutions.com and appears to a common problem for owners of 2000-2003 sequoia models. my 2002 has had several recalls that dealt with brakes and suspension. it appears that when the brake recall was conducted they did not upgrade other parts of the braking system including computer sensors/modules. i believe this is a safety related defect to these model years that should be covered by toyota. what i read on the above websites is that toyota has charged owners thousands of dollars to repair this defect when it should be a free repair. *nm
05/13/200215817
 Driveshaft was defective. after coming to a complete stop if felt as if consumer had been rear ended. vehicle was serviced seventeen times, and the dealer stated it was normal.*ak there is also a thumping noise and vehicle lurches forward associated with a hard start condition. brakes grab at times. rear speakers inoperative 3rd row. sunroof rattle. water inside marker light covers when raining. rubbng noise from rear wheels. center wheel cap was tightened. *tt *tc
07/21/200435000209/29/2001
 2002 toyota sequoia with severe front end vibration on braking while vehicle had approximately 35000 miles. dealer found rotor warping and changed disc brake pads and turnedrotor. problem recurred in vehicle now with 56000 miles and had to replace disc pads again and turned rotor to minimum safety standard. first occurrence at 35000 miles covered by warranty, this most recent episode had to pay for. was told the vehicle is a very heavy one and not unusual to require frequent brake pad replacement and rotor replacement. i feel this is a safety hazard as the vibration can come on unexpectedly and initially was very severe during the 35000 mile dealer service but noticed a very slight vibration most recently and therefore brought into dealership before the problem was overt. i also believe this is an engineering flaw in which brake pads/rotor mismatch causes premature wear and potential safety and handling problems during sudden braking. have contacted manufacturer who has filed a complaint number but was told to not expect any response. *jb
08/21/200221709308/26/2001
 We have a 2002 sequoia, not long after we bought it the vsc and trac off light started coming on, and the booster assy was replaced by our local toyota dealer. we have had to replace the brakes or parts of the brakes three times, 8/21/02, 3/11/03, and 5/3/03, costing some where close to $1000.00. on june 6th, i took the sequoia into toyota for a service check and was told that everything was fine. 3 weeks later we felt that there was something wrong with the brakes again, and called toyota motor corp. they notified the local dealership, and the brakes were replaced for free. now today my vsc and trac off light started coming on again.*ak
05/01/2003012/15/2001
 I have a 2002 toyota sequoia. when i brake the front end vibrates almost until a complete stop. the problem is persistent and i'm concerned because it ultimately results in longer time to stop and reduced braking ability. *nlm
03/01/200312000310/25/2001
 I own a 2002 toyota sequoia limited with serious front brake problems. i purchased the 2002 sequoia truck new in october of 2001. at 12,000-14,000 miles, the front brakes would vibrate and grind very badly. the vsc almost caused an accident due to it would activate for no reason and i was unable to accelerate into oncoming traffic. the dealer new about the brake problem and replaced the front rotors and pads. front brakes worked great after replacing the parts. currently i am at 30,000 miles, the same brake problem again. i took the truck to a mechanic just for an inspection and the pads look new and the rotors now have gouges in them. the brakes squeal very loud and the metal grinding vibration is back again. my sister has the same exact model and year, her brakes are doing the exact same thing. *jb
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
08/20/2006135000106/20/2005
 My vsc/abs/skid light up on my dash, stay lit, go off come back on. sometimes for a few hours sometimes for a few days. i have to replace front brake pads about twice a year. i have had to replace front rotors twice. traction control kicks in at random times. rear window motor stopped working. rear hatch handle broke internally. tires wear unevenly, even after several alignments. lh power mirror motor stopped working, motor makes clicking sound and will not adjust. factory dvd player stopped working. the fuel gauge is erratic. sometimes it works, sometimes not. *tr
04/04/20071010001/01/2002
 Toyota sequoia vsc/abs skid control ecu failure computer fails to recognize appropriate time to turn the actual system on and off. *tr
01/08/20071
 I own a 2002 toyota sequoia 4x2. the vsc/trac lights came on after i had the battery replaced on dec. 20, 2006. my toyota specialist could not figure out what the problem was but said that the sequoia's seem to have multiple problems relating to brakes and computers. i took it to the dealer on jan. 8, 2007 and they said it has been a common/ongoing problem. toyota has not recalled this problem though. they could fix the ecc (electrical computer component) at the cost of $1,600. i said no thanks. *jb
09/01/200665000103/05/2004
 I own a '02 toyota sequoia with 71,000 miles that is now off factory warranty. my vsc/abs/skid lights came on and stay on. after taking it to the dealer they advised that the skid control computer and possibly the engine control computer (ecc) required replacing. the vsc alone is $2200.00. the abs and vsc systems do not function now and i live in denver, colorado, where there are frequent snows. my wife and three children use this vehicle everyday and i fear for their safety as she has slid through two stop signs already. i have read that this is a common problem with this year of sequoia. *jb
07/28/200675000604/12/2002
 Abs vsc trac control system lights come regularly. before lights come on, systems prevent acceleration for several seconds resulting in potentially dangerous inability to navigate the car. this continually happens. *jb
07/08/2005110/08/2001
 Vsc trac dash light flashed intermittently and then stayed lit at 45,000 miles. per toyota dealer service department, the vehicle skid control (vsc) computer and steering angle sensor failed. as a result of vsc computer failure, the vehicle's antilock brake system and vehicle skid control system are disabled. *nm
09/25/2005835002007/06/2005
 Vsc turns on at low speed and high speed under normal driving conditions. brakes activate on their own, front end shakes and pulls hard to the right. almost caused me to drive off the road. toyota performed an inspection which found nothing. i need to take it in again but this is an unsafe condition and action needs to be taken. many other seem to have the same problem. *nm
10/22/200325500108/18/2002
 While driving and when depressing the brakes brake pedal is delayed, resulting in extended stopping distance. *ak
09/07/2002806/03/2002
 Vsc frequently activates at low speeds and high speeds under dry conditions. brakes activate on their own, front end shakes and grinds. definitely a safety issue. in shop 8 times for same condition without successful repair. toyota now believes they have solved the problem but has agreed to replace the vehicle at consumers request. toyota has been diligent in trying to resolve the problem and honorable in reaching a resolve. *nlm
03/04/20031500011/03/2001
 Toyota is advising brakes need to be replaced. car has 260000 miles on it and is 1yr old. have complained about brake issue to toyota at 15000 miles. no solution toyota did nothing. brakes make grinding noise like gravel. also the vsc system engages and does not take power from drive train, result in very loud metal shearing noises from undercarriage. toyota is saying this is normal. toyota is advising the avg life of brakes on this car is approx 20000 miles there is a major design error between the vcs and the abs brake system resulting poor brake life and this can not be a safe situation when vsc does not release power to brakes when it activates. vcs also activates at drop of a hat. general brake design must have major design flaw if avg life is only 20000 miles. *nlm
12/17/2002
 Consumer states that the vehicle would vibrate when applied the brakes, dealer has been notified and replaced rotors, two weeks later consumer states has the same problem and dealer inspected and can correct the problem. please provide further information. ts
09/01/20022
 At 12000 miles brakes were completely worn out. consumer had to replace rotors, and was very concerned about safety due to excessive wear, at 20000 miles the second set of brakes were replaced. *ak *nlm
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT
03/22/2008102000508/18/2002
 Vsc/abs skid control ecu failure. my vsc/trac sensor and abs lights have been going on and off for about a week. two days ago i was at a stop sign and began to accelerate when my skid light came on the gas pedal became unresponsive for about 3-5 seconds. an oncoming bus had to slam on it's brakes and swerve to avoid a collision. i had my two children in the car and we were all very shaken. i took the car to my toyota dealer today, toyota of dallas, and was quoted a price of $4,500 by dan lawson, asst svc mgr, to fix the ecu/abs computer. i felt the price was outrageous and went to the nhtsa site to complain. i was shocked to see the number of complaints on this very dangerous part. i am also outraged by the price quoted by my toyota dealer. it's seems that others have at least been quoted prices $2000-3000 less than toyota of dallas. toyota needs to do something about this immediately. how many people will have to lose their lives before this problem is corrected??? *tr
01/02/200845000512/20/2001
 Vsc/abs/skid warning lights come on and stay on. *tr
10/10/200755000109/17/2001
 Vsc/trac/parking brake/abs light turned on. dealer said ecu controlling these functions shut down. replaced ecu for $2,000. *tr
10/18/200772753708/01/2002
 The traction control and vsc trac light come on. vsc controls the anti-lock braking system. took the vehicle to toyota dealership (town and country toyota, charlotte, nc). this dealer says a new skid control computer is required. upon researching various consumer websites, this appears to be a common defect. see tundrasolutions.com for specific references to this. it appears that nhtsa has already filed many similar complaints from consumers. as a result of this finding, purchase and installation of the skid control computer has been postponed. *tr
04/04/20071010001/01/2002
 Toyota sequoia vsc/abs skid control ecu failure computer fails to recognize appropriate time to turn the actual system on and off. *tr
04/07/200767960101/03/2003
 Non-injured accident. vsc/abs skid control ecu failure in toyota sequoia 2002. *tr
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
01/15/200662000110/17/2001
 (1)the dashboard lights for abs, vsc, & traction control flickered, and then remained on permanently. (2)the abs and vsc have malfunctioned which seriously affects the braking & stability control of the vehicle in emergency handling situations, endangering person(s) in vehicle. (3)right toyota in az could not determine problem, although technician stated this was a common failure of the 2002 sequoia. *tr
10/10/20071070001005/14/2004
 Trac light/vsc lights come on while driving down the road . without warning the car jerks to the right and a grinding noise sounds like something is going to fall out from under the car. i took it to the dealership and the cost to repair is close to $3,000. how many complaints do you have to receive before something is done! *tr
10/12/2007609/18/2007
 Vsc system having intermittent issues (grinding noises when engaged, inop sometimes) but has not completely died. i find the issue is very common and very expensive to fix. i believe this car has had problems before with vsc and is just a matter of time before it dies. i just bought it less than 1 month ago with 72k miles. *jb
08/22/20073
 I took the 2002 toyota sequoia in for a routine maintenance to the dealer, performance toyota in la vista, ne and was told that the joints were recalled. the vehicle was performing well up to that time. after the service, two days later the skid light and the vsc (variable skid control) lights came on and after restarting the suv, went off. now the brake system is malfunctioning and the vsc is disabled. a week prior to the service the system worked just fine on the same route that i take to pick up my son while it was raining. there is a significant reduction in the vehicle control. what makes this problem even worse is that there is no indication of a system failure after the initial indicators have reset. (i.e. the lights came on and went off permanently) it was a fortnight later in the rain that the vehicle spun out of control and we realized that the vsc system was malfunctioning. researching the problem, i find that there are many other owners experiencing the same thing. the dealer says that the responsibility to fix the problem is that of the owners. there is a need for this to be taken care of by toyota corporation in the form of a recall as the main braking system is affected on so many vehicles. *tr
08/01/200325000106/21/2002
 Vsc dash light (idiot light) has been consistently on now for the last 10,000 miles (current odometer = 51,000 +/-). the light was on intermittently starting before the vehicle was 1-1/2 years old (<25,000 miles.) *jb in addition to the vsc light, the 'brake' light stays on (originally illuminated only when the parking brake was engaged.), plus the abs light is consistently lit. the vehicle was taken to toyota more than once with the vsc/abs/brake lights complaint, but toyota was unable to diagnose any problem until a service performed after the 36,000 mi warranty expired, at which point the dealer thought an abs computer replacement might solve the problem. the dealer did not acknowledge any problem until after this 36,000 mile point despite intermittent events occurring very early on.
04/01/200561000108/12/2004
 I bought a toyota certified 2002 toyota sequoia in late '04. roughly 6 months into ownership - my vsc (traction control) system began having intermittent issues - 2 full-day trips to the dealership made no results - the dealership was unable to recreate the problem. another 4-6 months later, the vsc failed completely, and after investigation, i find the issue is very common and very expensive to fix. the failure leaves me without abs and without vsc (two of the reasons i bought the car i did) and at an increased risk of having an accident, as without functional abs the brakes lock quite easily. calls to my dealership have left me with the impression the fix will be in the $2000 neighborhood, and i haven't yet come up with that. the incident date is approximate to the start of the issues. *jb
08/20/2004600001
 The brakes were defective. while merging onto the highway the skid light came on and the brakes were applied. vehicle would not accelerate, then, it suddenly picked up speed. vehicle was serviced one year ago for the same problem. a computer sensor was defective. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
12/20/20011
 Consumer states that vehicle is been having problems with vsc since the purchase of the vehicle.dealer has been notified. nlm
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC
06/20/200322000208/20/2001
 The front brake rotors have warped for the second time causing excessive front end vibration when braking. the steering wheel oscillates to the extent that braking from highway speeds is unstable. i had to resurface both front rotors at 8500 and 22000 miles to remove run out. this is unacceptable for a $40k vehicle that has only seen normal use and is regularly maintained. *ak
06/25/2002110/01/2001
 When driving at 35 to 40 mph or more and brakes are applied a very strong vibration will shake the hole vehicle even at curves. this represents a strong safety hazard. this vibration is not normal, dealer replaced front disk pads and repaired the disks but considering the low millage its hard to belive pads where worn out. i think something is not wright. i made some research in this sites and found other customers with same or similar situation with the toyota pick up v8 (tundra) -.*ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER
11/10/2009149000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2002 toyota sequoia. while driving 50 mph he suddenly applied the brakes and noticed that the vehicles stopping distance continued to increase. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the rear calipers needed to be replaced. there were no prior warnings. the current and failure mileages were 149,000.
12/12/200214000311/25/2001
 Dt: 2002 toyota sequoia. the brake rotors and pads wore out quickly. this caused shaking in the steering and extended stopping distance. consumer took vehicle to the dealership on 12-12-2002, and they replaced the caliper assembly, the front calipers, back plate, and bearings. this problem occurred again on 8-5-2004. however, warranty expired. consumer took vehicle took vehicle to dealer because the front end vibrated again and there was a grinding noise. the dealer replaced the brakes pads and machined the rotors. the third time was on 7-29-05, the rotors, calipers ,and pads were completely worn out. the vehicle is currently being repaired at the dealership. there is tsb br0052 on this issue. when consumer contacted the manufacturer, they said that they would send an attention notice about the tsb to the dealership. they told consumer when he got to the dealership that he should talk to the customer service representative , who was unavailable at the time he contacted the dealership. as of now the consumer has not been able contact the customer service representative . *ak
03/26/200435000110/23/2001
 I am having front brake vibration on a 2002 toyota sequoia. i see where toyota has issued a tsb (br00502) on this. my concern is safety. at interstate speeds when i brake the vibration is severe. i have contacted toyota and they refuse to fix the problem because i have 42,000 miles on my car. does nhtsa consider this tsb a safety problem?*ak
01/15/20041
 While on vacation in florida, our 2002 toyota sequoia just froze up. it would not move. luckily, no one was hurt, however, when the tow truck finally came, the only was to get it up on the flatbed was to drive it on backwards. it turns out all the bolts were loose on the calipers. the only people that had worked on my car was the toyota dealer after a complaint i had at 15,000 miles. i have since had my toyota dealer look at it, and they serviced it again after receiving service bulletins on the subject. get those brakes looked at every time you service your vehicle.*ak
08/09/2003009/26/2001
 The brakes on my 2002 toyata sequoia is failing or has failed. there are several complaints on the websites and toyota have some service bulletins out. i consider this a very serious saftey problem and would like to see an investigation and possible recall on this vehicle.
09/01/20028000206/27/2002
 At approximately 8000 miles and just 3 months since new, the front whells started to vibrate during braking and dark soot deposits seen on front wheel rims. vehicle taken to dealer for service check and was told rotors were warped from overheating and was a known problem. dealer installed brake upgrade package (larger design brake calipers and pads) and turned brake rotors offered free of charge by toyoya. vehicle has since been driven for 3 months with new upgrade package installed and front wheels are again vibrating same as original design problem.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS
12/12/200214000311/25/2001
 Dt: 2002 toyota sequoia. the brake rotors and pads wore out quickly. this caused shaking in the steering and extended stopping distance. consumer took vehicle to the dealership on 12-12-2002, and they replaced the caliper assembly, the front calipers, back plate, and bearings. this problem occurred again on 8-5-2004. however, warranty expired. consumer took vehicle took vehicle to dealer because the front end vibrated again and there was a grinding noise. the dealer replaced the brakes pads and machined the rotors. the third time was on 7-29-05, the rotors, calipers ,and pads were completely worn out. the vehicle is currently being repaired at the dealership. there is tsb br0052 on this issue. when consumer contacted the manufacturer, they said that they would send an attention notice about the tsb to the dealership. they told consumer when he got to the dealership that he should talk to the customer service representative , who was unavailable at the time he contacted the dealership. as of now the consumer has not been able contact the customer service representative . *ak
09/22/200413000108/29/2002
 Problem with 02 sequoia where brakes vibrate the car, and stopping ability is diminished. problem to occurs when brakes become heated. (driving down a long hill in second gear, using the brakes to keep the vehicle under control when i would get to the bottom of the hill, the vehicle would vibrate and the brakes would loose some stopping ability. i would be unable to make an emergency stop in this condition. i took it to the dealer on 9/22/04 who stated that the rotors were warped & the pads bad. not covered under warranty. i explained that this vehicle is for long trips & vacations. little use of brakes in these driving conditions. i explained that i have another vehicle with over 236,000 miles, and that i know how to use my brakes. (95 nissan pathfinder with original rotors) he then stated that the sequoia is a much heavier vehicle and to compare them isn't the same, and it will take more to stop the sequoia. i agreed but stated that the sequoia should have a brake capable of stopping it, especially since i am supposed to be able to tow a load of up to 6000 lbs. i contacted toyota corporate. the person there stated there was a tsb for this & the tundra concerning the brakes, and the dealer should have corrected it. i informed her that the dealer had written no tsbs on the workorder highlighted in yellow. she told me the dealer will correct the problem. after 3 days i contacted toyota again, and they put me on hold. they said the svc manager had been out & would call later. later the dealer called and stated that out of good will he would correct the problem. the following day i went in to have it fixed. went from 4 bad rotors & brakes, to only 2 rotors were bad. they resurfaced the front rotors. after the repair was made, i took it to a hill that i have to drive down in 2nd gear, a few miles long. at the bottom of the hill, the brakes start loosing their stopping abilities. the vibrations were gone, but the heating & stopping problem remains. *ak
11/24/200335000102/12/2001
 Excessive wear on front brake pads. at 35000 miles the front brakes were worn down to 10%; the rear pads were only worn down to 70%. the dealer did not think this is a problem, but it would appear that the rear brakes are doing no work to stop the car. i have a 2002 toyota sequoia, sr5, 4x4.*ak
04/11/200318010103/22/2002
 Brakes/seal i brought the truck in for 15,000 mile checkup. this is from the repair report: oil leak from rear axle seal was leaking. removed both side axle shaft assemblies due to one side was leaking worse than the other. replaced axle seals on axle housing inside. also needed to replace rear pads and turn rear rotors due to grease build up on surfaces from axle seals leaking. this caused lubricant/fluid to coat the break pads providing no friction; no rear breaks. i spoke to dealer at colonial toyota and they mentioned that they had heard of similar incidents but had never worked on one before. also said it was a factory defect that could be fixed. *nlm
09/01/20028000206/27/2002
 At approximately 8000 miles and just 3 months since new, the front whells started to vibrate during braking and dark soot deposits seen on front wheel rims. vehicle taken to dealer for service check and was told rotors were warped from overheating and was a known problem. dealer installed brake upgrade package (larger design brake calipers and pads) and turned brake rotors offered free of charge by toyoya. vehicle has since been driven for 3 months with new upgrade package installed and front wheels are again vibrating same as original design problem.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR
09/16/200612000610/01/2001
 I have 2002 toyota sequoia suv and in 78,000 miles i have had to resurface or replace the front rotors six different times, which averages about 12,000 for each rotor failure. the failure is severe warping of the rotor which cause violent shaking and steering problems over 45 miles per hour. the dealership wants me to pay for it each time ( out of warranty)but i feel it is a design flaw and a safety hazard and am surprised they have not issued a safety recall. *jb
08/15/200568000108/20/2002
 In august, 2005 my sequoia began to shake at the steering wheel. i took it in to a local repair shop. they replaced the front brakes. they informed me that the rear rotors would soon need to be replaced. in may, the rear rotors were and entire brakes and pads were replaced at a toyota dealership. the sequoia still shakes badly. i took it back to the first repair center, which has informed me that the front rotor needs to be replaced. the shaking is so bad that it is hard to steer. it has caused the tires to become out of alignment and i have since bought four new tires. i noticed that lots of tundra owners have the same problem and i have encountered two people in my town with the same problem with their sequoia. *nm
10/19/2005109/09/2004
 I have a 2002 toyota sequoia limited. i bought it used in sept/2004. in may/2005 at 29,000 mi i replaced the brake pads. in aug/2005 at 32,000 i had the rotors resurfaced. in oct/2005 i had the rotors and brake pads replaced. the rotors were warped. before all three repairs the car vibrated during braking on hills. toyota dealer is giving us the same run around that i keep reading in other complaints on the internet. we're waiting to hear back from a toyota rep about why they don't stand behind their vehicle when there are so many documented cases of brake problems on this truck. *nm
12/12/200214000311/25/2001
 Dt: 2002 toyota sequoia. the brake rotors and pads wore out quickly. this caused shaking in the steering and extended stopping distance. consumer took vehicle to the dealership on 12-12-2002, and they replaced the caliper assembly, the front calipers, back plate, and bearings. this problem occurred again on 8-5-2004. however, warranty expired. consumer took vehicle took vehicle to dealer because the front end vibrated again and there was a grinding noise. the dealer replaced the brakes pads and machined the rotors. the third time was on 7-29-05, the rotors, calipers ,and pads were completely worn out. the vehicle is currently being repaired at the dealership. there is tsb br0052 on this issue. when consumer contacted the manufacturer, they said that they would send an attention notice about the tsb to the dealership. they told consumer when he got to the dealership that he should talk to the customer service representative , who was unavailable at the time he contacted the dealership. as of now the consumer has not been able contact the customer service representative . *ak
09/22/200413000108/29/2002
 Problem with 02 sequoia where brakes vibrate the car, and stopping ability is diminished. problem to occurs when brakes become heated. (driving down a long hill in second gear, using the brakes to keep the vehicle under control when i would get to the bottom of the hill, the vehicle would vibrate and the brakes would loose some stopping ability. i would be unable to make an emergency stop in this condition. i took it to the dealer on 9/22/04 who stated that the rotors were warped & the pads bad. not covered under warranty. i explained that this vehicle is for long trips & vacations. little use of brakes in these driving conditions. i explained that i have another vehicle with over 236,000 miles, and that i know how to use my brakes. (95 nissan pathfinder with original rotors) he then stated that the sequoia is a much heavier vehicle and to compare them isn't the same, and it will take more to stop the sequoia. i agreed but stated that the sequoia should have a brake capable of stopping it, especially since i am supposed to be able to tow a load of up to 6000 lbs. i contacted toyota corporate. the person there stated there was a tsb for this & the tundra concerning the brakes, and the dealer should have corrected it. i informed her that the dealer had written no tsbs on the workorder highlighted in yellow. she told me the dealer will correct the problem. after 3 days i contacted toyota again, and they put me on hold. they said the svc manager had been out & would call later. later the dealer called and stated that out of good will he would correct the problem. the following day i went in to have it fixed. went from 4 bad rotors & brakes, to only 2 rotors were bad. they resurfaced the front rotors. after the repair was made, i took it to a hill that i have to drive down in 2nd gear, a few miles long. at the bottom of the hill, the brakes start loosing their stopping abilities. the vibrations were gone, but the heating & stopping problem remains. *ak
01/19/20041
 We have a 2002 sequoia. i have had the rotors replaced three time at 18,277, 28,460 and now at 42,463. the first time the car was vibrating a little, each time the sound and noise get worse. *ak
12/19/200323000210/11/2002
 The front brakes seem to wear out at an excelerated rate. i had the front rotors replaced when the vehicle had under 30,000 miles, do to gouging of the rotors. the vehicle is now just over 30,000 miles and the vcs light comes on, and anti-skid activates, and when i press on the brakes there is horrible vibrations and grinding.*ak
03/15/20036500407/10/2001
 Between 5000 and 10000 miles a brake squeal (rear passenger side) began. during 10000 mile service the service dept at the dealership checked the brake and cleaned. the squeal stopped for about 4 days. during 15000 mile check the service department checked the brake and cleaned. again the squeal stopped for about 4 days. during the 20000 mile check the cleaning was performed again. after about 4 days the squeal returned. i am driving a new sienna with a terrible brake squeal. good advertisement for toyota !!! the service dept says it can't be fixed. i think on a new vehicle the brake should be replaced. *jb
04/08/20031
 Consumer states that brake rotors are wearing, and when applying the brakes, vehicle will have heavy vibration and extended stopping distance. dealer notified. *ak
07/17/2003250000
 When braking get vibration and was told by toyota dealer rotors are warped and need to be changed. car has approximately. 26k miles and was told toyota warranty does not cover which seems strange to me. i have noticed seems to be a problem based on internet searches. *nlm
09/01/20028000206/27/2002
 At approximately 8000 miles and just 3 months since new, the front whells started to vibrate during braking and dark soot deposits seen on front wheel rims. vehicle taken to dealer for service check and was told rotors were warped from overheating and was a known problem. dealer installed brake upgrade package (larger design brake calipers and pads) and turned brake rotors offered free of charge by toyoya. vehicle has since been driven for 3 months with new upgrade package installed and front wheels are again vibrating same as original design problem.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES
05/18/2005250252
 I have a 2002 toyota sequoia limited. i've had two sets of brake pads and rear shoes and even new rotors but i still have a shaking problem. it fixes it for a few weeks and then it's right back to shaking. my braking distance has increased greatly
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM
07/27/200750411109/10/2002
 My wife and i got our 2002 toyota sequoia brand new in 2002. just this past week, the vsc and abs light comes on. we took it to the local toyota dealer and found not only do those lights need replacing but also the brake booster. total cost about $1900. i've done research on this problem on the web and found on a website, tundrasolutions.com, there were a number of people with the same problem. anywhere from 50k to 80k miles on their 2002 sequoia and the same problem happens. when we took it to toyota, they said that was a very rare problem for a car with that mileage. toyota, the manufacture, or the local dealer would not take any responsibility for the parts and that it wasn't faulty parts. we got it fixed today. the local dealer knocked off 25% of the price. we feel like this is a problem toyota needs to pay in full. if this many are having this problem, then there's a problem. *jb

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