Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | |||||
| TSB-0087-12 | 06/13/2012 | 10045140 | Toyota: accelerator pedal sensor assembly information regarding the inspection, removal, and installation, if lubrication or oil, is applied. *pe | 08/21/2012 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 03/04/2013 | 324000 | ||
| 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 turned the vehicle off and on to possibly reset the vsc/trac. it seemed to work briefly but it started to do it again. we attempted to take the vehicle to the store and the problem started again. we 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. 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. | |||
| 02/05/2013 | 121054 | 1 | |
| 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 | |||
| 11/01/2011 | 150000 | 1 | |
| While on the highway, suddenly there was a loud grinding noise in the front end of the car, the car lost all power, and the vsc alarm went off and the vsc dashboasd lights were flashing. this lasted for about 30 seconds and then stopped. this has happened again and again at all different speeds and now the vsc lights are on all the time and the grinding happens intermittenly. *tr | |||
| 10/04/2010 | 1 | ||
| 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 | |||
| 11/12/2012 | 109140 | 1 | |
| My 2002 sequoia was going 68mph when, for no reason, the vsc (veh.stability control) indicator lite began flashing.the truck pulled left, the brakes seemed to be applying unevenly,and there was a grinding noise.i nearly had an accident and pulled over. shut engine off for 5 minutes,restarted, and truck drove normal (vsc lite was out).did same thing the next day at 55mph. my research showed that 2003 sequoias did the same thing, and atoyota recall of 2003 models(50,000) were fixed by toyota. i spoke to[xxx] of toyota customer experience center,who refused to help me.why is my truck treated any different than the 2003 model doing the same thing !!?? is my safety not important too? information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr | |||
| 10/26/2012 | 268291 | 1 | |
| 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 | |||
| 10/10/2012 | 263111 | 1 | |
| 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 | |||
| 06/25/2010 | 187522 | 1 | |
| 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 | |||
| 10/26/2012 | 268291 | 1 | |
| 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 | |||
| 10/25/2012 | 268276 | 1 | |
| 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 | |||
| 10/10/2012 | 263111 | 1 | |
| 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 | |||
| 10/11/2010 | 197721 | 1 | |
| 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 | |||
| 06/25/2010 | 187522 | 1 | |
| 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 | |||
| 10/11/2012 | 149000 | 1 | |
| 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 | |||
| 10/11/2012 | 149000 | ||
| 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. | |||
| 08/02/2012 | 54000 | 1 | |
| It seems electronic control system thinks vehicle is out of control when it is not. vsc activates in random conditions at random times at speeds between 30-65 mph. vehicle experiences lose of power,pulling to one side and inadequate braking. vehicle becomes unsafe to drive and is dangerous! a recall on the vsc system & components for this vehicle is in order. *tr | |||
| 07/12/2011 | 115000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota sequoia. the contact stated that while driving 80 mph, the vsc traction light illuminated on the instrument panel and the wheel jerked to the left. the vehicle was taken to a repair shop for inspection where they stated that the yaw rate sensor needed to be replaced. the contact notified the manufacturer who stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 10v176000 (traction control system). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 115,000. | |||
| 07/12/2011 | 115000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2002 toyota sequoia. the contact stated that while driving 80 mph, the vsc traction light illuminated on the instrument panel and the wheel jerked to the left. the vehicle was taken to a repair shop for inspection where they stated that the yaw rate sensor needed to be replaced. the contact notified the manufacturer who stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 10v176000 (traction control system). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 115,000. kmj | |||
| 07/12/2011 | 115000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2002 toyota sequoia. the contact stated that while driving 80 mph, the vsc traction light illuminated on the instrument panel and the wheel jerked to the left. the vehicle was taken to a repair shop for inspection and they stated that the yaw rate sensor needed to be replaced. the contact notified the manufacturer and they stated that the vehicle was not included in recall nhtsa campaign id number: 10v176000 component: traction control system. the vehicle was not repaired. the mileage was 115,000. ap | |||
| 07/08/2012 | 130000 | 1 | |
| When driving at highway speed, in dry conditions, the vehicle skid control (vsc) and traction control system (trac) warning lights suddenly began flashing and beeping. the steering wheel began difficult to control and a loud grinding noise came from the brake pedal as the abs system was activated. this made for a very dangerous situation as the vehicle was very difficult to control in heavy traffic! after about five seconds, the grinding/abs activation and warning beeps stopped, but the warning lights stayed illuminated. when taking the next highway offramp and applying the brakes, the warning lights and grinding started again and this time it almost caused an accident when the braking was overridden by the abs! only after turning the car off and restarting did the warning lights turn off. the 2003 sequoia was recalled for this same problem. the 2002 sequoia should also be recalled. does there have to be accidents and fatalities before this will happen?? toyota needs to take responsibility for this dangerous defect. *tr | |||
| 04/18/2012 | 150028 | ||
| Was accelerating onto the freeway today and it felt as if the left brakes came on along with a screeching sound and it made me swerve left. i was able to avoid swerving into merging traffic but i nearly crashed. over the last week the vsc off lights have started going on and off and and after reviewing some literature on line it seems that hundreds of others have had the same type of problem. the 2003 sequoia was actually recalled for this same thing. very dangerous and now i will have to contact the dealer to see about it getting fixed before someone is killed. i have two young children and this really pisses me off. even if there is not a recall i should have been made aware of the danger i was putting myself in. i have been happy with my truck for 8 years but after this incident and seeing what others have gone through i will never buy another toyota!!! | |||
| 05/01/2012 | 126000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2002 toyota sequioa. the contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the abs and the bsc lights illuminated on the instrument panel. the steering wheel became difficult to steer and the brakes inadvertently engaged. after restarting the vehicle, the warning lights did not illuminate and the contact was able to drive the vehicle without failure. the failure occurred intermittently six different times. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnostic test. the technician stated that the yaw sensor and stroke sensor would have to be replaced. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 10v176000 (traction control system) that may be related to the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the recall did not included 2002 vehicles. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 126,000. sm. | |||
| 05/01/2012 | 126000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2002 toyota sequioa. while driving at approximately 60 mph the abs and the bsc light illuminated on the instrument panel. the steering wheel became difficult to steer and the brakes inadvertently engaged suddenly. after restarting the vehicle the warning lights did not illuminate and the contact was able to drive the vehicle without a failure. the failure occurred intermittently six different times. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic. the technician stated the yaw sensor and stroke sensor would have to be replaced. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 10v176000 (traction control system) that may be related to the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the recall was for the 2003 models only and did not included the 2002 vehicles. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 126,000. da | |||
| 01/03/2011 | |||
| We have been experiencing an issue w/ the vehicle skid control light keeps going on and off. at one point, we lost power to car, while trying to accelerate. toyota dealeership is unsure what the issue is. this has been going on for over a year. i found a recall related to vsc for 2003 sequoias but toyota says our sequoia is not included in this recall even though the symptoms are very identical!! instead the local dealership wants to try to replace some computer chip (that would cost us thousands of dollars) but they are not guaranteeing that this is even the cause or will resolve the issue!!! they are saying it can be this computer or it can be that computer .. and replacing each is worth a few 1000s but they don't know which is causing the vsc light to go on and off!! | |||
| 05/12/2011 | 123000 | ||
| Vsc/trac lights are on, engine light is on. toyota dealer tells me this is a common problem with 2002 toyota sequoia but there's no recall. the internet is filled with toyota sequoia owners, 2003 model, dealing with repeated fixes for the vsc/trac lights and engine lights that come on after 111,000 miles. | |||
| 05/31/2011 | |||
| Un safe 2002 sequoia vsc trac, vsc off having some problem with your sequoia vsc trac sensor lights turning on and off and hearing grinding noise when it auto-engage and disengage, this is a common problem that many sequoia owners have experience. light came on while driving on hard and flat road and lose power almos got struck by a vehicle driving behine me unsafe | |||
| 12/22/2010 | 5 | ||
| Problem began in 2009 when the vsc locked up on my husband while on the freeway. this incident was reported to you and a complaint filed. when vehicle was taken to toyota of escondido, we were told it checked out fine. the light continued to come on an off..taken in again, they pulled the computer system and found it registered the car had a total rollover..so not the case! toyota had no answer, saying maybe computer malfunction..they did nothing! over the year the light has come on and off randomly, when taken in for scheduled maintenance, we have been told it checks out fine. on 12/22/2010 i was pulling out of a parking spot and noticed a feeling of total tightness over the vehilce. the vsc light was on. when put in drive (i had been in reverse) the car was fine and the feeling gone..light as well. one hour later, i was at a stoplight in heavy holdiay traffic. as the line began to slowly mover forward, i lightly touched the gas..immediatley the car was overcome with the tight feeling and lights came on and a deep grinding noise started. i had no control of the vehicle. i was pushing forward and could not steer..i looked down thinking i was on the gas..my foot was 100% on the brake..alll the way down and the car was pushing forward! i looked up and watched as my huge sequoia crumpled up into my windshield..then the car shut down. the car in front of my had little (popping noise in trunk) to no damage! airbags never ejected. towed and incoperable at the time. currently being investigated for damage by insurance and toyota. | |||
| 06/15/2010 | 109000 | ||
| While driving my 2002 toyota sequoia, i pulled into traffic and all of a sudden the truck lost power as cars swerved around me and a violent grinding noise started. a skid control light started flashing. i could feel the grinding on the brake pedal. after a few seconds, the truck beeped and 2 more lights came on. the trac off and vsc came on. after that the truck drove normal. the next time it happened that day was while i pressed on the brake pedal as i was trying to make a right turn into a gas station. this has happened multiple times now! i no longer feel safe on the road as this seems to happen at any moment. i have read all about this problem on the internet. many sequoia owners have had these same problems. why will toyota not fix these problems??? what has to happen for them to feel responsible?? | |||
| 06/12/2010 | 120000 | ||
| Trac light/vsc lights came on while driving down the road. then the car pulled to the right and a grinding noise sounding like the anti-locking brake mechanism is activating. this is an extremely dangerous malfunction. i've seen that the 2003 model has a recall out for the same thing, and after seeing many others having this same occurrence with the 2002 model, they should expand the date range to cover the 2002 as well! it happened twice this weekend and it's happened 4-5 times previous to this recent incident (one earlier incident had my stepdaughter driving the sequoia and the power shut completely off while driving!). the mechanics told us they couldn't pull any related codes the first time we took it in. we need to take this in again immediately, but why should i have to pay the full price when this is obviously a defective part they've created? i was traveling at 70 mph on interstate-10 the first time it happened this past weekend and in-town at a slower speed (40 mph) the second incident. luckily nobody was in the lane next to me or i'd have hit them for sure! | |||
| 04/05/2005 | 34000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota sequoia. the contact stated when accelerating at approximate speeds of 25-30 mph on wet pavement, around curves or when passing another vehicle, the vehicle was hesitant to increase speed. the vehicle would drive as normal when the contact removed his foot from the accelerator pedal. in addition, the vehicle stability control (vsc) and vsc traction warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. the dealer reset the warning lights but to no avail. the dealer advised any further repairs would be at the owners expense. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 34,000 and the current mileage was 60,000 | |||
| 05/06/2010 | 107790 | ||
| We've experienced a lack of acceleration on our 2002 toyota sequoia,dealer has not found the problem. on saturday may 6th at approx. 11:30 pm, as we exited the freeway with wife and eight year old triplets, the vehicle basically died out. the engine was still on but vehicle would not move when pressing the accelerator. i let the vehichle roll and pulled over where it was safe. a recent announcement refers to a recall of sequoias with this problem but only for the 2003 model. i've read various posts about owners of other models having the same issue so i believe this problems is more widespread than what toyota is admitting at this point. what action can i take at this time as my wife no longer feels safe driving the vehicle at this time. the repairs will i imagine be very costly if i have to pay out of pocket. | |||
| 11/30/2009 | 113000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota sequoia. the contact stated the vsc, vsc-off, emergency brake, and check engine warning lights would intermittently illuminate on the dashboard. in addition, the vehicle would abnormally accelerate sporadically when sitting idle at a stop. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for further analysis. the failure mileage was 113,000 and the current mileage was 116,000. | |||
| 01/05/2010 | 140000 | 1 | |
| 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 | |||
| 03/14/2010 | 107000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota sequoia. while driving at speeds of 5 mph and making a left turn, the front tires slipped and the vehicle decelerated for approximately four seconds. the dealer was able to duplicate the failure but was unable to determine the cause of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired and there were no recalls. the failure mileage was 107,000 and the current mileage was 108,000. | |||
| 04/22/2010 | 29000 | 1 | |
| About a year ago, i started to experience problems that's related to the vehicle stability control (vsc) system on my 2002 toyota sequoia. the problem occurs intermittently and when it does occurs, it happens during initial acceleration. during this time, the vsc light would start blinking and i would not be able to accelerate. braking would require tremendous force applied to activate it. there was at least one incident where the vsc activated during highway driving, but that incident lasted approximately 5 or so seconds. however, it did require that i suddenly apply the brake and started pumping it for the vsc to de-activate. due to the intermittent nature, i took the vehicle to a local repair shop for diagnostic and they did find that error codes were present relating to the vsc. though the problem could not be pinpointed on the initial visit to the repair shop. subsequent occurrences prompted me to bring the vehicle back to the repair shop for further diagnostic. eventually it was recommended to me to replace the speed sensors which i authorized. after the replacement, the problem tend to have gone away. recently, i started to intermittently experience a similar problem with vsc light blinking briefly whenever i pull out of a drive way performing at least an 80 degree turn. this time around the problem isn't as severe and is very infrequent. i would say in a week of commuting, i would experience it maybe once or twice. of course this is compared to previous incidents where i was experiencing the vsc problem almost half the time. earlier this week, i read there was a 2003 toyota sequoia recall which has the exact symptom and problem i've been experiencing on my 2002 sequoia. i strongly urge the nhtsa to recommend toyota to include the recall for 2002 sequoia model year as well. thank you for your attention and time! *tr | |||
| 05/01/2002 | 1000 | ||
| I noted today the recall of 2003 toyota sequoia's due to issues with the vsc system. i am concerned tghat this does not include the 2002 models as i have had recurring issues with the vsc since day 1. at low speed, particularly on grades or while making sharp turns, the vsc will cause my vehcile to temporarily lose power. i have repored this on several occasion both to toyota and via telephone. it is so bad that i now know locations on my regular drives during which this will occur. so, i either go a little faster than i ight otherwise on grades or i swerve out befoe making turns to make the angle less acute. obviously, not the safety we'd expect in a $40k vehicle. this issue also occurs going over slightly jarring bumps such as steep speedbumps or potholes. the vehicle temporarily loses power, which in this case can be possibly even more dangerous because we are often being followed by other vehicles traveling at normal speed. | |||
| 02/12/2010 | 38949 | 1 | |
| 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 | |||
| 02/17/2010 | 185000 | 1 | |
| While turning a corner at an intersection in d position, suddenly there was no power to the wheels while pressing gas pedal, abs, vsc and trac and cel lights came on. this could have resulted in an accident, had there been more traffic. after pulling to the shoulder with remaining speed of vehicle, turned into p, then back into d, vehicle jerked forward with crunching noise while pressing brakes firmly! shut off vehicle, restarted, then drove ok, but above mentioned lights stayed on for a an hour. later that evening, the warning lights turned back off to normal. this is the second time that we had a similar incident involving loss of power in combination with vsc trac and cel warning lights immediately after. *tr | |||
| 02/14/2010 | 36000 | 1 | |
| Vsc trac,vsc off,all on at once.obd ii codes point to speed sensor,brake pedal switch and abs computer malfunction. dealer recommends changing brake booster and abs computer system. from the available information on the internet this is very common problem for first generation toyota sequoias. the abs and vsc malfunction can longer stopping distance,and swerving under emergency circumstance and should be a safety concern. *tr | |||
| 05/16/2009 | 98384 | 1 | |
| 2002 toyota sequoia electrical issues-air conditioning comes on spontaneously without initiation by driver, back window always failing to operate properly, not opening or closing @ times, now stuck closed, tracking device comes on for long periods with used & new tires, even after numerous professional alignments, and proper driving, engine light always on. all of these issues have been bought to the attention of toyota service dept , the suv has been inspected by toyota on numerous occasions, and parts have reportedly been replaced, however, these issues continue, there are also no devices in place to keep the driver's mat from curling over the accelerator and brake pedals. *tr | |||
| 09/17/2004 | 17000 | 1 | |
| 02/toyota/sequoia/sequoia lmt v8 vehicle accelleration/ toyota rep. inpected , yes a problem. *tr | |||
| 01/17/2010 | 99500 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a used 2002 toyota sequoia suv which was purchased in 2005. he stated that the vehicle would accelerate unintentionally while in the park position. the rpms would idle extremely high and the vehicle would attempt to accelerate. he had to depress the brake pedal hard enough to prevent the vehicle from moving forward. there were no recalls describing the failure. the contact was awaiting repairs. the failure and current mileages were 99,500. | |||
| 12/20/2009 | 35000 | 1 | |
| Accelerator pedal position sensor circuit malfunction. *tr | |||
| 07/15/2008 | 103000 | 1 | |
| Our vsc started acting up when we purchased the vehicle 2-1/2 years ago from carmax. after owning it for not more than 2 months the vsc lights and brake light would come on and stay on until we would turn the vehicle off. then the computer would reset itself. then our back passenger side wheel bearing went bad and we had toyota fix the wheel bearing problem. toyota stated that after they fixed the bearing the vsc computer wouldn't communicate with the wheel that was fixed. they knew the vsc computer went bad and told us they wouldn't fix it for free. it would cost $900.00 to fix the faulty vsc computer. we needed an inspection sticker and they passed the vehicle with all the vsc lights and red brake light on. this means that the vehicle is very unstable to drive. our son has leukemia so we haven't had the money to fix the issue and the vehicle needs an inspection sticker. the local inspection place in texas said that they will not pass this vehicle if the red brake light is on. toyota knows there is an issue with this vsc computer in this 2002 toyota sequoia. *tr | |||
| 05/28/2004 | 62000 | 1 | |
| 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 | |||
| 07/15/2009 | 92000 | 1 | |
| Today on my way home, the vsc off and vsc trac lights came on. whenever i apply my brakes, the car shakes a lot. i thought it was the rotors but i now think it was this system turning on when it wasn't suppose to. on the way home today, my sequoia did not shake at all. there are a ridiculous amount of threads on tundrasolutions and edmunds about these lights coming on with 00-03 toyota sequoias. most everyone has had to have a computer replaced because of this. quotes for this are between $1,500 and $2,500. i don't have that type of money and i don't feel i should be responsible for this problem because it is a safety issue and so many others have had this same problem. there should be a recall. i just bought this vehicle a few months ago because we expecting our second child and needed a larger vehicle. i chose a toyota because of reliability but i'm afraid that could be a problem if so many people are having issues with this vehicle. *tr | |||
| 03/29/2009 | 90000 | 1 | |
| 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 | |||
| 10/01/2007 | 110000 | 1 | |
| (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 | |||
| 05/01/2007 | 71000 | 3 | 09/01/2001 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2002 toyota sequoia. while driving 45 mph, the vsc and trac lights illuminated on the instrument panel. the contact heard a loud noise coming from the front passenger side tire and the vehicle began pulling to the right. the dealer replaced a gasket that was covered in brake fluid. the vehicle was taken to the dealer three times for the same failure, with the most recent occurrence on october 1, 2007. the dealer stated that the skid control computer failed and would cost $2,500 to replace. the vin was unknown. the current mileage was 73,330 and failure mileage was 71,000. | |||
| 01/08/2007 | 1 | ||
| 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 | |||
| 10/20/2006 | 1 | 11/12/2001 | |
| 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 | |||
| 09/01/2006 | 50500 | 15 | 09/08/2002 |
| Trac off and vsc trac lights intermittently turn on, sometimes when vehicle is in motion and sometimes when vehicle is in idle. while in motion, if trac off and vsc trac lights turn on, beeping occurs, grinding or whirring noises are audible and brakes cannot be depressed. since the first incident, i've changed the rear differential oil and found small metal bits in the oil. *jb | |||
| 07/28/2006 | 75000 | 6 | 04/12/2002 |
| 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 | |||
| 06/24/2006 | 45754 | 1 | 12/16/2002 |
| 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 | |||
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| 11/01/2009 | 150000 | 1 | |
| To disengage the cruise control on my vehicle (2002 toyota sequoia sr5 2wd) with the brake pedal, it requires excessively hard braking everytime. this operational condition was first observed within the last three months by me. *tr | |||